Safety Manager

Ranger Environmental•Creola, AL

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's safety programs across multiple branch locations within an industrial cleaning and environmental services organization. This role ensures all operations-both in the field and in-office-are compliant with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company safety standards. The Corporate Safety Manager will split time approximately 50% in the field at jobsites and 50% at the corporate office conducting audits, training, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
5–7+ years of safety experience in industrial cleaning, environmental services, construction, industrial maintenance, or a similar high-risk industry.
Experience managing safety across multiple branches or remote teams strongly preferred.
OSHA 30 (required)
HAZWOPER 40
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and industry-specific regulations.
Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills.
Ability to build trust and strong working relationships in both field and corporate environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to travel frequently and work in industrial field conditions.
Ability to work in industrial environments, including confined spaces, elevated areas, and around heavy equipment.
Ability to wear necessary PPE, including respirators, as required.
Must be able to stand, walk, climb, and carry equipment during jobsite visits.
Must be able to pass a drug test and background check with no felony/misdemeanor charges within the last 7 years.

Nice To Haves

CSP, CHST, or other safety certifications preferred
First Aid/CPR Instructor certification a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
Review and update safety programs to adapt to changing regulations, technologies, and operational needs.
Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for incident investigations.
Conduct regular field visits to job sites across all branches to perform audits, hazard assessments, and safety evaluations.
Ensure field crews are following safe work practices, utilizing proper PPE, and operating equipment safely.
Provide on-site coaching, mentorship, and training to supervisors and technicians.
Support job planning for high-risk projects, including confined space entry, vacuum truck operations, hazardous material handling, and industrial cleaning tasks.
Work closely with branch managers, project managers, and field supervisors to promote a strong safety culture.
Deliver safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and new-hire safety orientations.
Support pre-qualification processes for clients requiring safety documentation and audit data.
Track and analyze safety metrics (TRIR, near misses, leading indicators, training records, etc.).
Prepare and deliver regular safety performance reports to leadership.
Maintain all regulatory documentation, permits, and training certifications.
Coordinate annual audits, compliance inspections, and emergency response planning.