Regional Safety Manager

Regional Safety Manager

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

The Regional Safety Manager serves as the senior field-level safety leader responsible for execution, oversight, and performance alignment across multiple Yancey Bros. divisions within an assigned region.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Regional Safety Execution Leadership: Implement enterprise EHS programs across assigned divisions and locations. Ensure consistency in safety standards across facilities. Validate execution of Crane & Rigging Standards, PIT & Mobile Equipment Controls, Lockout/Tagout Programs, Electrical Safety, Fleet / DOT Compliance, Contractor Safety. Conduct routine regional safety reviews and leadership alignment meetings.
• Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) Risk Management: Identify high-energy hazards across divisions. Conduct SIF exposure assessments. Ensure layered controls are implemented. Validate critical control effectiveness. Lead high-risk job observations.
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Action Oversight. Lead or support investigations for Lost Time Cases, Hospitalizations, High-Potential Near Misses. Ensure root cause analysis goes beyond surface-level findings. Monitor corrective action closure rates. Identify systemic trends across divisions.
• Regulatory & Compliance Governance: Ensure OSHA compliance across facilities. Prepare sites for potential OSHA inspections. Participate in opening and closing conferences as needed. Maintain audit-ready documentation. Monitor regulatory updates and communicate impacts.
• Data & Performance Monitoring. Track and analyze TRIR, DART, Near miss trends, SIF exposure indicators, EMR drivers. Develop regional performance summaries. Identify early risk indicators. Present regional risk status to VP of EHS and executive leadership.
• Leadership Engagement & Accountability: Coach regional managers and division leaders on safety accountability. Reinforce Stop Work Authority culture. Participate in operational planning meetings. Embed safety into production and service planning. Support leadership standard work initiatives.
• Fleet & Mobile Equipment Oversight: Partner with Fleet Safety Manager on DOT compliance. Validate mobile equipment inspections. Review driver performance trends. Monitor fleet-related incident drivers.
• Insurance & Risk Control Collaboration: Partner with insurance carriers during site visits. Assist with loss control recommendations. Monitor claim trends within region. Support EMR improvement initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement & Standardization: Identify program gaps between divisions. Drive standardization across regional operations. Benchmark against best-in-class heavy industrial safety programs. Recommend structural improvements to support growth.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by management

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you will have prior experience with occupational safety, strong accountability and initiative. This position also requires someone who has advanced problem solving skills, drive and attention to detail.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Risk Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• 7–10 years progressive EHS leadership experience
• Multi-site industrial or heavy equipment experience required
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926
• Experience in crane, fleets, or heavy equipment operations
• Proven leadership capability across multiple divisions

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Core Competencies: Enterprise risk awareness, Operational leadership alignment, Financial impact understanding (EMR & insurance), Strong executive communication, Multi-site coordination, High-energy hazard expertise, Data-driven decision making
• KPI's - The Regional Safety Manager will be evaluated based on: Sustained TRIR reduction in assigned region, Measurable SIF exposure reduction, EMR impact stabilization, Audit readiness & compliance scores, Incident investigation quality, Corrective action closure timeliness, Leadership engagement participation rate
• Work Environment: Indoor manufacturing facilities, Outdoor heavy equipment yards, Construction and field service sites, Fleet and DOT-regulated operations, Frequent travel across Georgia

Values:

• At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:
• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embraces change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude

What We Offer:

Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Competitive Pay Structure:

• Competitive Pay
• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
• 401k Plan Strong Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Financial Wellness Coaching

Employee Wellness Program:

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance

Personal Time Off:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Career Development:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training
• Advancement Opportunities

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