Director of Safety

Overview

Vaco is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Safety to lead and manage our safety programs across all company operations. The Director of Safety will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive safety policies, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization. This role requires strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of safety management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Program Development: Design, implement, and manage company-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Risk Management: Conduct regular risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential hazards.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Training & Education: Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels. Promote continuous safety education and awareness.
• Safety Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures. Train employees on emergency preparedness and response.
• Reporting: Prepare and present safety reports to senior management, outlining key metrics, trends, and areas of concern.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the safety team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and best practices in safety and health.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
  • Proficient in safety management software and MS Office applications.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Detail-oriented and organized.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR at the company domain.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual\'s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.