Director of Safety and Risk Management

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

• Develop and execute a comprehensive safety and risk management strategy for all corporate and franchise operations.
• Establish safety standards, policies, procedures, and best practices that support operational excellence and risk reduction.
• Create and manage company-wide safety scorecards, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Lead initiatives designed to reduce workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, cargo claims, and insurance losses.
• Foster a culture of accountability, leadership, and safety ownership across all levels of the organization.
• Provide executive leadership with regular reporting and recommendations regarding safety trends, risks, and corrective actions. 

• Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Workers' Compensation regulations
• Commercial fleet safety requirements
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
• Driver Qualification Files (DQFs)
• Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
• Hours of Service (HOS) requirements
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance programs
• State transportation regulations
• Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
• International Registration Plan (IRP)
• International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure system-wide compliance.
• Lead internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and inspectors. 

• Oversee the company's captive insurance programs and risk management initiatives.
• Partner with insurance brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to manage risk exposure.
• Analyze workers' compensation, auto liability, general liability and cargo claims.
• Identify claim trends and implement proactive loss prevention strategies.
• Lead root cause investigations for significant incidents and catastrophic losses.
• Develop corrective action plans to reduce claim frequency and severity.
• Assist Legal and Executive Leadership with litigation prevention and claim mitigation efforts.
• Participate in insurance renewals, underwriting reviews, and policy evaluations. 

• Establish and maintain fleet safety standards for all moving and junk removal operations.
• Manage telematics, vehicle monitoring systems, and driver safety technologies.
• Develop driver coaching, accident review, and corrective action programs.
• Monitor driver eligibility, motor vehicle records (MVRs), and qualification standards.
• Implement strategies to reduce preventable vehicle accidents and improve fleet performance. 

• Lead enterprise-wide OSHA compliance initiatives.
• Develop safety programs 
• Conduct field audits and safety inspections.
• Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions. 

• Develop and deliver safety certification programs for franchise owners and operational leaders.
• Create engaging training content, webinars, workshops, and annual safety conferences.
• Support franchise locations with compliance reviews and corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with Training & Development teams to integrate safety leadership into operational training programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to franchise owners on safety, risk, and compliance matters. 

• Oversee all significant injury, accident, and property damage investigations.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of incidents.
• Manage workers' compensation and auto accident review processes.
• Coordinate return-to-work initiatives and injury prevention efforts.
• Track and report claim performance metrics and trends. 

• Build and lead a high-performing safety and risk management function.
• Mentor operational leaders and franchise owners on safety best practices.
• Promote leadership development and accountability throughout the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support company growth and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Transportation, Business Administration, Industrial Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in safety, risk management, transportation compliance, insurance, or fleet operations.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing programs, teams, or multi-location operations.
• Extensive knowledge of:
   
  • DOT regulations 
  • FMCSA compliance
  • OSHA standards
  • Workers' Compensation programs
  • Auto liability and fleet claims management
  • Commercial insurance programs
  • Transportation and logistics operations
  • Accident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Safety management systems
• Experience supporting multi-location, franchise, transportation, logistics, moving, or field-service organizations.
• Demonstrated success reducing accident frequency, injury rates, and insurance losses. 

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
• Certified Director of Safety (CDS)
• OSHA 30 Certification
• DOT Compliance Certification
• Experience with captive insurance programs.
• Experience implementing telematics and driver monitoring technology.
• Experience in moving, transportation, logistics, waste removal, home services, or franchising environments. 

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Experience with safety management systems and reporting platforms.
• Working knowledge of telematics platforms such as Samsara, Motive, Geotab, or similar technologies.
• Experience utilizing analytics and dashboard reporting tools. 

• Ability to travel up to 40% domestically to franchise and corporate locations.
• Ability to conduct field audits and inspections in operational environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Flexible work from home options available.