We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Safety Manager to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating safety initiatives across the organization, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and promoting a culture of safety excellence across multiple branch locations and construction job sites throughout the southwestern United States.
The ideal candidate is an energetic, organized and disciplined self-starter with a strong background in construction safety and a proven ability to manage programs, train teams, and drive continuous improvement.
About Us American Fence Company is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most well-known and respected fence industry leaders. We have been in business since 1948. Our mission is "Protecting What Matters". We do this by providing high quality permanent and temporary security solutions for commercial and construction clients, and we do it better than anyone else in the business. We truly value our employees and it shows by our current average tenure of over 10 years!
Key Responsibilities Safety Program Management & Compliance
Evaluate and enhance safety programs to ensure effectiveness and compliance
Develop, implement, and update safety policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA and other regulatory standards
Training & Employee Development Conduct safety training on regulations, hazard recognition, and equipment use
Deliver construction safety and injury prevention training programs
Maintain and track employee training records and certifications
Inspections & Workplace Evaluations Perform field inspections of job sites, facilities, equipment, and work practices
Evaluate environmental conditions such as air quality, noise, ventilation, and lighting
Ensure availability and compliance of safety equipment and emergency resources
Incident Investigation & Data Analysis Investigate incidents, injuries, near-misses, and occupational illnesses
Identify root causes and implement corrective actions
Analyze safety trends and data to improve performance
Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation Identify workplace hazards and unsafe practices
Recommend and implement control measures to reduce risk
Manage hazard communication programs and safety initiatives
Emergency Preparedness & Response Develop and maintain emergency response plans
Coordinate with fire, police, and medical services
Ensure readiness for emergency situations across the company
Environmental Health & Industrial Hygiene Support industrial hygiene programs (air monitoring, noise surveys, ventilation studies)
Monitor workplace conditions impacting employee health
Assist with hazardous materials management and environmental compliance
Systems & Technology Manage and monitor Samsara for fleet and equipment tracking
Qualifications Experience 5+ years of construction safety management experience
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations
Experience with hazardous waste, air quality permits, and environmental compliance is a plus
Education Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, or related field
Certifications (Preferred)
CHST, CSP, GSP, or similar safety certification
Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with SAMSARA or similar systems preferred
Familiarity with mobile apps and digital tools; video creation/editing is a plus
Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Additional Requirements Ability to travel 25-35% within the southwestern U.S.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to pass background check and drug/alcohol screening
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen. Valid driver's license issued in the employing state and good driving record.
Benefits: We offer full Benefit packages to our employees including:
- Group Medical Insurance with prescription coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary AD & D Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Discounts
- 401k with company match
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