Job Description

Safety Manager

Location: Between Milwaukee and Madison, WI

Job Type: Full-time | Onsite

An established waste and recycling organization is seeking a Safety Manager to lead workplace and transportation safety programs. This role supports safe operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across industrial facilities and fleet operations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with OSHA requirements and DOT/FMCSA compliance, along with the ability to train employees, investigate incidents, and build a culture of safety and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve safety policies and programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, DOT/FMCSA, and applicable state and local requirements.

• Conduct facility inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments; identify risks and implement corrective actions.

• Investigate workplace incidents and vehicle accidents, determine root causes, and track corrective and preventive actions.

• Design and deliver employee training on hazard recognition, emergency response, hazardous materials handling, first aid, CPR, and safe work practices.

• Oversee transportation compliance, including driver qualification files, Hours of Service, Electronic Logging Devices, and vehicle inspection requirements.

• Manage DOT drug and alcohol testing programs

• Conduct DOT compliance audits and maintain accurate transportation safety records.

• Maintain incident reports, inspection logs, training records, and regulatory documentation.

• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims with internal teams, insurance providers, and legal resources as needed.

• Serve as the primary contact for safety investigations and regulatory inspections.

• Partner with leaders and employees to strengthen safety awareness, engagement, and accountability across multiple sites.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience working with OSHA requirements and workplace safety compliance.

• Hands-on knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations, including driver qualification files, HOS, ELDs, vehicle inspections, and drug and alcohol testing programs.

• Experience developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety programs.

• Knowledge of occupational health, industrial safety, environmental compliance, and hazardous materials requirements.

• Experience conducting audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.

• Strong employee training, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational, documentation, and report-writing abilities.

• Ability to work onsite and travel between facilities as needed.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in waste and recycling, transportation, manufacturing, environmental services, or another industrial setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

• Professional safety credentials such as CSP, CHST, or relevant OSHA training.

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Work Environment

The role includes office work, facility visits, and operational inspections. Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather, odors, mud, dirt, grease, wet surfaces, and machinery noise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Employee assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement

Apply today or email your resume directly to Cheryl Williams at cheryl.williams@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.