Manager Safety

Manager, Safety Services

At Otter Tail Power Company, safety is more than a priority. It is a core value that guides every decision we make and every service we provide. We are seeking an enthusiastic, strategic, and people-focused Manager, Safety Services to lead our company-wide safety and security programs while helping create a culture where every employee returns home safely each day.

This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to influence safety performance across a respected regional energy company. As Manager, Safety Services, you will collaborate with leaders throughout the organization, manage a dedicated safety team, champion innovative safety initiatives, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while advancing a proactive safety culture. You will play a critical role in supporting our employees, protecting company assets, and driving continuous improvement in safety and security programs throughout Otter Tail Power Company.

This position reports to Director HR & Safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and enhancing company-wide safety, security, and compliance programs.
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and other applicable safety regulations.
• Overseeing safety training, reporting, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Analyzing safety performance metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing Safety Services staff while supporting safety committees across the company.
• Managing Workers' Compensation cases, incident investigations, and return-to-work programs.
• Serving as the primary company contact for regulatory agencies and safety-related partnerships.
• Overseeing physical security programs, supporting cybersecurity initiatives, and helping protect company assets and employees.
• Managing departmental budgets, PPE programs, safety supplies, and policy development.
• Championing a culture of safety, accountability, and employee well-being throughout the organization.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field or equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience involving safety management responsibilities.
• Experience working with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, claims management, Workers' Compensation programs, safety training, and security-related functions.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and foster employee development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to influence and guide teams, committees, leaders, and employees toward shared safety goals.
• Ability to build trust and credibility throughout the organization.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What we offer includes:

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
• The expected offer for base compensation for this role is $117,000 - $161,000 annually. The actual compensation within the compensation range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Incentive plans
• Employee Stock Ownership options
• Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
• Health, disability and life insurance plan options
• Training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement.
• Career development opportunities through leadership development programs, online leadership course catalog, mentorship from current leaders, and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave.

To apply, visit our careers page at This position will be open until filled.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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