Safety Supervisor

Safety Supervisor

Join a Company That Grows People:

At Lewis, we're not just trimming trees — we're building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!
• Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions!
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
• Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

Responsibilities

What You'll Do as a Safety Supervisor

• Lead, coach, mentor, develop, and provide feedback to Safety Specialists who support Operations teams.
• Partner with Operations to support frontline workers and customers, promote learning, and identify and share good practices and lessons learned.
• Analyze regional safety program effectiveness and collaborate with Regional Leadership teams to develop and improve the safety culture through safety initiatives, education, and training.
• Provide governance and field oversight for the implementation and continuous improvement of Lewis's safety programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety management systems, operational controls, and Safety Specialist support.
• Investigate and analyze incidents using current methods and causal analysis methods to identify organizational, operational, and other contributing factors and develop effective corrective actions.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-energy and Serious Injury/Fatality potential exposures and ensure critical controls are established, effective, and implemented.
• Prepare evaluations and provide comprehensive summary reports and recommendations for Operations and Safety Leadership.
• Communicate safety program needs with Safety and Training Leadership.
• Report timely and accurately to the Director of Safety and Human Performance.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Perform all other related and necessary duties as assigned.

*Significant travel is required to provide governance and oversight of field visits and safety activities. Field engagement will focus on evaluating program effectiveness, identifying system issues, coaching, and strengthening Lewis's safety programs.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Associate degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a safety role.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a safety leadership role.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to routinely travel locally and away from home approximately 30–40% of the time.

Preferred:

• Professional safety certifications such as OSHA 511, OHST, or CHST.
• Experience in line clearance, ISA Arborist, or a related industry.
• Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) credential or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to lead teams and drive change.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of vegetation management tools, practices, and procedures is a plus.
• Ability to build positive relationships and gain trust and respect across the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively and actively contribute as part of a team.
• Responsible, trustworthy, honest, and committed to acting with integrity.
• Creative and willing to learn.

Physical Demands

Ability to:

• Write, type, file, and organize.
• Observe and respond to visual messages.
• Observe and respond to instructions, messages, and other oral communication.
• Adjust quickly and efficiently from task to task.
• Communicate clearly in a professional and understandable manner.
• Bend, reach, hold, grasp, sort, and organize.
• Perform in the presence of distractions or work frustrations.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in employee and professional training events.
• Routinely travel locally and away from home approximately 30–40% of the time.

What We Offer

Non-Union Benefits:

• Competitive pay $75,000 - $91,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid training and certifications.
• Health, dental, vision & HSA options.
• 401(k) + match.
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service's practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.