Shepard

Manager, Safety and Compliance

Shepard

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Las Vegas • Florida • Nevada • United States

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About the role

  • - Develop and implement safety programs covering operations, warehouses, office environments, driver safety, contractor management, and emergency preparedness.
  • - Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and all applicable safety regulations.
  • - Create, maintain, and update Safety Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and written safety programs.
  • - Conduct facility audits and inspections; monitor corrective action completion.
  • - Track safety metrics (incident rates, near-misses, workers' compensation costs, training completion)
  • - Develop a quarterly safety performance dashboard for leadership review.
  • - Stay current on regulatory changes and adapt programs accordingly.
  • - Oversee companywide DOT/FMCSA compliance, including driver qualification files, vehicle inspections, and reporting.
  • - Ensure fleet safety standards and accident investigation procedures.
  • - Oversee fleet program in partnership with Operations leadership.
  • - Oversee incident reporting system and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
  • - Lead investigation of serious injuries, near-misses, and property damage using root cause analysis.
  • - Develop and track corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • - Conduct trend analysis to identify patterns and prioritize prevention efforts.
  • - Manage serious incident response, including executive notification, client communication, and regulatory reporting.
  • - Partner with Human Resources: Collaborate with HR on accommodation requests and conduct feasibility reviews in the ADA interactive process, and integrate safety into hiring and onboarding.
  • - Support Operations Leadership: Daily safety execution, leadership development for managers/supervisors, operational process integration.
  • - Collaborate with Client Services: Respond to RFP safety requirements, develop client safety documentation, and support client safety audits.
  • - Coordinate with Finance/Procurement: Budget management, insurance carrier partnerships, vendor/contractor safety standards.
  • - Work with Facilities: Building safety, emergency action plans, ergonomic workspace standards.
  • - Design and deliver safety training for all employees: new hire orientation, role-specific training, specialized certifications (forklift, aerial lift, first aid/CPR), leadership training, and annual refreshers.
  • - Maintain OSHA certification
  • - Communicate safety performance through newsletters, meetings, reports, and dashboards.
  • - Develop and maintain a safety champions network across departments and locations.
  • - Supervise, coach, and develop Safety Coordinators and other safety staff as the department grows.
  • - Build internal safety capability across the organization through training and mentorship.
  • - Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments, identifying hazards across all functions and locations.
  • - Benchmark safety performance against industry standards and pursue continuous improvement.
  • - Recommend safety investments with clear business justification and ROI analysis.
  • - Represent company safety capabilities in client meetings, RFPs, and industry forums.
  • - Build and maintain relationships with insurance carriers, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and industry peers.

Requirements

  • - Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience as a safety manager.
  • - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • - Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office.
  • - OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification required.
  • - CSP or ASP strongly preferred.
  • - Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations preferred.
  • - Expert knowledge of OSHA and DOT/FMCSA regulations.
  • - First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required.
  • - Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
  • - Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety.
  • - Experience with safety management systems and data analysis.
  • - Experience with workers' compensation management and insurance carrier partnerships.
  • - Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Benefits
  • - Medical
  • - Dental
  • - Vision
  • - Life and Disability Insurance
  • - 401 (k)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
safety program developmentfacility auditsincident reportingroot cause analysistrend analysissafety training designsafety management systemsdata analysisworkers' compensation managementpolicy writing
Soft Skills
communication skillsleadership developmentcollaborationcoachingmentorshiporganizational skillsproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingrelationship buildingadaptability
Certifications
OSHA 30-Hour General IndustryCSPASPFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationAED certification