Regional Safety Manager Eastern US (Remote)

Location United States Category Safety & Training Job Type Full-Time Job Number REGIO008156 Overview Position Title: Regional Safety Manager - Eastern US Status: Full-Time/Permanent Location: Remote + Travel Travel: Up to 40% Salary: $100,000-$110,000 Per Year Looking for a place where you can thrive and grow? SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country's outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive lawn and tree care, we work hard to make sure our customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Purpose of the Role: Supports the organization in terms of effective environmental, health and safety, workers' compensation management, and loss prevention oversight and guidance. Instills discipline, accountability, and best practices in pursuit of improved safety, cost performance, compliance and employee relations. Leads and reinforces the "Path to Zero" proactive safety culture at SavATree across all service lines and departments. This role requires an outstanding ability to communicate and maintain rapport with the field teams. Essential Functions of the Role (in partnership with regional management): Safety Plan, organize and manage the safety and health process; ensure it is aligned with strategic objectives Chair Company Safety Calls Chair Corporate Safety & Regulatory Steering Committee Meeting Review, update, implement, and enforce company-wide safety programs Visit branchs office to review and audit safety programs Develop and implement safety awareness programs companywide Accident/incident review to identify root cause, trends, and determine appropriate counter measuresTraining Ensure company standards for safety, equipment AND vehicle care are being maintained at branch offices Research time/energy saving devices/techniques as it relates to safety in the workplace Provide technical support for Arborists and Branch Management as it relates to safety in the workplace Participate in all SavATree conferences as it relates to safety training in the workplaceCompliance Work with Branch Offices to ensure compliance with all DOT regulations Work with Branch Offices to ensure compliance with all Federal & State licensing issues Work with Branch Offices to ensure annual OSHA inspections are completed and within OSHA standards Maintain positive relationships with local and regional safety officials and other members of the safety and regulatory communities, including OSHA Ensure that safety related paperwork is completed accurately and on a timely basis, disseminated as required, and maintained in secure and easily accessible format for future reference Conduct thorough investigations of project site accidents or incidents. Document investigations as required and ensure that responsive / corrective measures are implemented. Provide appropriate follow-up. Direct SAT portion of due diligence for acquisitions and assist with M&A analysis when neededOperations Train new Operations Managers and Branch Managers on safety standards and systems Set up and integrate all operational systems (acquisitions, new offices) as it relates to safety in the workplace Responsible for allocation of risk control funds Strong skillset with MS Excel and PowerPoint Ability to collect data, aggregate it, put it into a meaningful format and then productively disseminate itIndustry Participate in Greens Industry Programs (trade shows, seminars) Liaison with Quality Risk Solutions and Captive Insurance as it relates to safety in the workplace Physical Environment: Traditional office environment and ability to work in the field in all weather conditions Physical Demands: Lift up to 50 lbs periodically as needed Ability to travel extensively between locations (up to 40%) Qualifications for this Role: Experience in the tree care industry (required Bachelor's degr