Safety & Fleet Manager

Safety & Fleet Manager

Location: South St Paul, MN
Company: Bonfe

Protect Our People. Own the Standard. Lead From the Front.

At Bonfe, safety isn't a checkbox, it's a core part of how we operate. We're looking for a high-accountability leader who will take full ownership of safety and fleet operations across a growing, fast-paced home service business.

This is not a sit-behind-the-desk role. You'll be in the field, responding to incidents, coaching teams, and holding the line on safety standards every single day.

If you're looking for a low-pressure or purely administrative role, this is not it.

What You'll Own

Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Lead and continuously improve all company-wide safety programs
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all applicable regulations
• Conduct regular job site visits, ride-alongs, and safety audits
• Drive a culture of accountability, not just awareness

Incident Response (Critical Function)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all injuries and vehicle accidents
• On-call 24/7 for incident response (outside of approved PTO)
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Partner directly with workers' comp carriers, adjusters, and insurance providers
• Own all documentation, reporting, and follow-through

Training & Risk Reduction

• Build and deliver ongoing safety training programs
• Identify unsafe behaviors and coach or correct immediately
• Maintain accurate reporting and safety records
• Work with leadership to enforce standards

Fleet Management

• Oversee performance, maintenance, and compliance of company fleet
• Ensure all vehicles are safe, operational, and inspection-ready
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules and repairs
• Track utilization, costs, and replacement planning
• Support vehicle purchasing and upfitting decisions

Technology & Telematics

• Manage GPS, dash cams, and driver monitoring systems
• Use data to coach drivers and reduce risk
• Build reporting dashboards for leadership visibility

What Success Looks Like

• Measurable reduction in workplace injuries and vehicle accidents
• Decreased workers' compensation claims and insurance costs
• High engagement and completion in safety training
• Improved driver behavior and fleet efficiency

Non-Negotiable Requirements


Experience

• 3-7+ years of leadership experience in field service, construction, or trades
• Direct experience managing workplace injuries, accidents, and workers' comp claims
• Experience with fleet operations or vehicle management strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance

Capabilities

• Comfortable handling high-pressure, real-time incident response
• Proven ability to hold teams accountable (not just influence)
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Tech-savvy and able to learn systems quickly

Work Expectations

• Primarily onsite and in the field (not a remote role)
• 24/7 availability for emergencies (outside of PTO)
• Will require early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends
• Expected to be visible, hands-on, and engaged with field teams

Why This Role Matters

This role directly protects our employees, our customers, and our reputation.
Your impact will be felt across every department-reducing risk, improving operations, and ensuring we deliver at the highest level.

Who Should NOT Apply

• Candidates without leadership experience in a field environment
• Candidates who are uncomfortable being on-call or handling emergencies
• Candidates looking for a compliance-only or administrative safety role

Apply If You're Ready To:

• Take full ownership of safety across a growing company
• Make tough calls and hold people accountable
• Be the person the company relies on when things go wrong