Director of Safety (71921)

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

Job Summary:The Director of Safety will shape and lead ModWash’s companywide safety strategy across a  multi-state operation. This highly visible leadership role protects team members and guests, strengthens operational performance, and builds a culture in which safety is an everyday commitment. Partnering directly with executive and field leaders, the Director will identify emerging risks, reduce workplace incidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and turn safety insights into measurable, sustainable improvements across every ModWash location.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all company safety initiatives.
• Recruits, trains, develops, and evaluates safety personnel, as applicable.
• Partners with field leadership to establish safety accountability and performance expectations.
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Leads companywide safety committees and safety-related projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducts safety audits, site inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews at company locations.
• Leads and coordinates the company’s third-party safety partner, leveraging its expertise for site inspections, compliance support, and OSHA response preparation while ensuring ModWash maintains clear ownership, accountability, and timely follow-through.
• Investigates workplace incidents, injuries, vehicle accidents, and near-miss events to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Oversees injury prevention and risk mitigation programs.
• Develops and delivers safety training programs for field and support center team members.
• Maintains OSHA logs and required safety documentation.
• Monitors safety performance metrics and prepares reports for executive leadership.
• Establishes annual safety goals and key performance indicators.
• Collaborates with Operations, Human Resources, Facilities, and Training teams to improve workplace safety practices.
• Evaluates and recommends safety equipment, tools, and resources.
• Supports emergency preparedness planning and crisis response activities.
• Reviews and monitors workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Conducts trend analysis and recommends corrective and preventive actions.
• Builds and manages high-value relationships with regulatory agencies, insurance providers, and third-party safety partners; establishes clear expectations, monitors service quality, and drives responsive support on inspections, compliance matters, and regulatory inquiries.
• Travels to ModWash locations to provide support, assessments, coaching, and compliance oversight.

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and risk management principles.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence leaders and team members at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Experience interpreting regulations and applying safety standards in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety reporting systems.
• Ability to travel frequently to support company operations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Multi-site operational experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or similar certification preferred.
• Experience leading workplace safety programs in a retail, service, transportation, manufacturing, or multi-unit operational environment preferred.
• Experience managing workers' compensation and return-to-work programs preferred.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in both office and field environments.
• Frequent visits to ModWash locations, including outdoor operational areas.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise levels, moving equipment, cleaning chemicals, and vehicle traffic.
• Fast-paced environment requiring frequent interaction with operational leadership and team members.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during site visits and inspections.
• Ability to climb stairs and access operational areas as needed.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to travel regularly between locations.

Position Type | Work Schedule

Job Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, with flexibility to support operational needs. Occasional evenings, weekends, and travel may be required.

Travel Required:  60-75% travel expected to support and audit ModWash locations across multiple states.

ModWash provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.