Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Safety Program Management
- Manage and maintain all aspects of the Company's Safety Program.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Monitor industry best practices and recommend program enhancements when necessary.
- Maintain required safety records, reports, and documentation.
- Develop annual safety goals, objectives, and performance metrics.
Training & Development
- Develop and conduct safety training programs for all levels of employees and management.
- Facilitate new hire safety orientation programs.
- Conduct periodic refresher training and certification programs.
- Train managers and supervisors on safety expectations, accident prevention, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Develop training materials, presentations, and safety communications.
- Conduct toolbox talks and other field-based training initiatives.
Store & Site Inspections
- Conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections of all company locations.
- Perform comprehensive audits of operational practices, equipment, facilities, and employee compliance.
- Identify safety deficiencies and communicate corrective action requirements.
- Ensure deficiencies are corrected within established timelines.
- Conduct follow-up inspections to verify compliance.
- Evaluate emergency preparedness procedures and site-specific safety programs.
Compliance & Enforcement
- Enforce compliance with all Company safety policies and procedures.
- Hold employees and leadership teams accountable for maintaining established safety standards.
- Issue recommendations for corrective actions when safety violations occur.
- Partner with operational leadership regarding disciplinary actions involving safety violations when necessary.
- Monitor compliance with required certifications, training requirements, and safety documentation.
- Ensure all locations are operating in accordance with Company expectations and applicable regulations.
Incident Management
- Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, and safety-related incidents.
- Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans.
- Prepare detailed incident investigation reports and recommendations.
- Monitor trends and identify opportunities to reduce workplace injuries and incidents.
- Coordinate with Human Resources, Risk Management, and operational leadership regarding accident investigations and corrective actions.
- Participate in workers' compensation investigations when applicable.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Partner with operations leadership to promote a culture of safety and accountability.
- Serve as the Company's subject matter expert on safety-related matters.
- Provide regular reports to senior leadership regarding safety performance metrics, compliance issues, and program effectiveness.
- Promote employee engagement and participation in safety initiatives.
- Lead special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible safety management experience preferred.
- Multi-site operational experience strongly preferred.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and accident investigations.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements.
- Experience developing and delivering employee training programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
- Ability to communicate expectations effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
- Ability to influence change and hold others accountable.
- Excellent conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Ability to travel extensively as business needs require.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel frequently to company locations.
- Ability to walk manufacturing, warehouse, retail, and service environments for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in both office and field environments.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, the ability to effectively communicate expectations at all levels of the organization, and a commitment to enforcing safety standards while partnering with operational leadership to achieve company objectives.
Travel Requirements
This position requires frequent overnight travel throughout the Company's operating locations. The successful candidate must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Why Join Southern Tire Mart?
At Southern Tire Mart, safety is more than compliance—it is our commitment to protecting our people and maintaining operational excellence. The Corporate Safety & Compliance Manager will play a vital role in shaping our culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee well-being across the organization.
Southern Tire Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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