Safety Manager
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, procedures, and training materials for dealership operations across service, body shop, parts, warehouse, rental, and administrative locations. Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions, work practices, and potential hazards, then collaborate with management to implement corrective actions. Coordinate employee safety training, including new-hire orientation and recurring sessions, while maintaining safety records, inspection reports, and corrective-action logs. Assist with OSHA recordkeeping, workers' compensation claims, and incident investigations to analyze root causes and track safety trends. Monitor regulatory changes, support emergency preparedness and hazardous materials programs, and serve as a safety resource for the organization. Requires a Bachelor's degree in safety engineering or related field, valid driver's license, and ability to travel regularly between company locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, risk management, or another applicable field
- General understanding of workplace safety principles and hazard-recognition practices
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, executives, insurance representatives, and outside vendors
- Ability to prepare professional reports, policies, training materials, and other written communications
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on corrective actions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and ability to travel between company locations
- Willingness to spend significant time in active dealership and shop environments
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs, and move throughout dealership, service, body shop, parts, warehouse, and outdoor work areas
- Ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds
- Regular daytime travel between company locations is required
- Occasional overnight travel may be necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Coursework involving OSHA regulations, industrial safety, ergonomics, hazardous materials, environmental compliance, emergency management, or accident investigation
- Internship, cooperative education, campus safety, military, volunteer, or other experience involving safety, operations, engineering, or risk management
- Graduate Safety Practitioner, Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid/CPR, or similar certification
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