Site Safety Manager

LOCATION: West Branch, IA OR Minneapolis-St. Paul Promote and enforce safety policies, programs, and initiatives to mitigate risk and ensure equipment follows federal and state safety requirements. Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to monitor site safety performance and adherence to OSHA, FMCSA, DOT and customer requirements. Partner with Operations leadership and customer to integrate safety considerations into daily business practices and ensure preventive measures are identified and carried out. Assess fleet readiness and inform Operations leadership of maintenance & repair needs. Train and mentor site drivers, clerical staff, and management on safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Lead safety training programs, including FMCSA and OSHA compliance, hours of service, drug testing, equipment safety, and Hazmat awareness. Lead work‑related accident and incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and identification of corrective actions. Maintain accurate records of incidents, vehicle accidents, complaints, and compliance activities, ensuring proper accident reporting to regulatory agencies. Maintain safety databases and dashboards to track compliance, incidents, and key metrics, providing regular performance reports with actionable insights to Operations leadership. Collaborate with regional and corporate leadership to develop short and long‑term safety strategies. Be a leader by example and live our overall purpose and core values, fostering communication, collaboration, diversity, inclusion, innovation and a productive team environment. Promote a business partner and ownership mindset to the team to prioritize customer service excellence, adaptability and resilience to change and continuous improvement. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements: 3+ years of safety experience in the transportation/logistics industry required, including familiarity with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) protocols and practices, preferably within high‑growth organizations. Working knowledge of federal and state compliance regulations including FMCSA, OSHA, DOT, and state regulations. Valid driver’s license (Commercial Class A is preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and safety management tools (Power BI, LYTX, Weather‑Tomorrow IO, Salesforce). Ability develop and communicate informative training sessions that are site specific. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Flexibility to accommodate varied work schedules and the ability to travel to support startup operations, attend team meetings, and complete site audits as necessary. Ability to be a self‑starter and work with minimal supervision. Solutions oriented with intuitive critical thinking and leadership skills. Strong ethical and integrity code. Ability to collaborate and work well in a fast‑paced/dynamic team environment. Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion with team and vendors. Ability to seek and navigate through challenges by maintaining optimism, respect, and dedication to Lazer Logistics’ overall purpose and core values. Preferred Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, related field, or equivalent operational experience is preferred. CSS/CDS preferred. Valid driver’s license (Commercial Class A is preferred). The compensation range for this position is $ 70,000.00 to $ 80,000.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full‑time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits. Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr