Safety Director

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Brookfield, WI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automation • Industrial Equipment
The Role
The Corporate Safety Director develops safety training, conducts audits, investigates workplace injuries and incidents, implements corrective actions, and maintains safety policies. The role ensures OSHA, DOT, CDL, and MSHA compliance; manages driver, medical, and mining records; oversees customer and vendor safety programs; monitors loss and insurance metrics; and administers workers’ compensation and fleet claims. The director also serves as a safety resource, liaises with regulators and insurers, and leads safety initiatives across field and shop locations.
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Are you ready to join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of material handling? We are actively seeking a Corporate Safety Director to join our growing team out of our Brookfield location.

Wolter, Inc. isn't just any company; we're among the fastest-growing privately owned businesses. At Wolter we’re on a mission to move, store, and power the world more efficiently. You’re part of a team that is connected like family and committed to making an impact.

Who we are: 
Since the Wolter story began in 1962, our company, like our industry, has been constantly evolving. We have grown to become one of the largest and most diverse industrial equipment and productivity solutions providers in the country. From new & used material handling equipment, service and training to robotics & automation, overhead cranes & hoists, power systems, railcar movers, storage solutions, complete engineered systems and more, Wolter is focused on improving operational productivity for its customers.

What we offer:

A complete benefit package including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and more! 

Position responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver company safety training programs.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections at field and shop locations.
  • Partner with regional operations managers to investigate workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, and safety incidents.
  • Implement corrective actions to prevent future accidents and improve workplace safety.
  • Maintain and update company safety policies and procedures.
  • Monitor safety performance, loss reports, and insurance metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, CDL, and MSHA regulations.
  • Manage DOT/CDL records, driver qualifications, and medical card compliance.
  • Coordinate miner training and MSHA reporting requirements.
  • Oversee customer and vendor safety compliance programs and agreements.
  • Supervise administrative support related to workers' compensation, fleet claims, certificates of insurance, and related programs.
  • Serve as a safety resource for employees, managers, customers, and vendors.
  • Liaise with insurance carriers, local fire departments, and regulatory agencies as needed.
  • Participate in corporate safety meetings, industry events, and ongoing professional development.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and relevant training in Safety.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
  • Management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
  • Planning: ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to-two year time span
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
  • Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations as relate to industrial powered equipment and our industry
  • Strong knowledge of DOT regulations as apply to our trucking
  • Strong computer proficiency to include Microsoft applications (especially Power Point and Word)
  • Commitment to company vision and mission

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Physical demands: Employee is required to frequently stand, walk, talk, listen, and use feet and hands to operate machinery. Employee is required to occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, including computer, presentation equipment, and other office equipment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to noisier shop environments and may be exposed to unusual environments at customer sites. When performing duties of this job, it is a requirement to wear Personal Protective Equipment whenever appropriate.

Our mission is to move, store, and power the world more efficiently. You’re part of a team that is connected like family and committed to making an impact.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory drug screen and driving record results.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
  • Relevant training in workplace safety
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to achieve results through others
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to plan over a one-to-two-year time span
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
  • Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations related to industrial powered equipment and the material-handling industry
  • Strong knowledge of DOT regulations applicable to trucking
  • Strong computer proficiency, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
  • Commitment to the company vision and mission
  • Ability to meet physical demands, including standing, walking, operating machinery, occasional lifting up to 30 pounds, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
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The Company
HQ: Brookfield, Wisconsin
410 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

Wolter offers new and used forklifts & material handling equipment, service and training to robotics & automation, overhead cranes, high density storage solutions, complete integrated systems and more. Wolter serves over 25,000 industrial, construction and commercial customers in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina & South Carolina. As of January 1st, 2022, brands formerly under the Wolter Group of Companies, including Wisconsin Lift Truck, Illinois Material Handling, Kensar Equipment Company, Bohnert Equipment Company, A D Lift Truck, Ellis Systems, Wolter Power Systems, Power Products Plus, Dedicated Material Handling Solutions, Ohio Valley Crane, Advantage Materials Handling and Certified Door & Dock Services were rebranded to Wolter.

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