Safety Director

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Louisville, KY, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Transportation • Industrial • Automation
The Role
Leads company-wide safety operations across construction sites, offices, and support functions. Develops safety programs, training, policies, and competency standards; manages Safety Managers; oversees audits, inspections, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and corrective actions. Analyzes safety metrics, partners with executives and project teams, and promotes a proactive safety culture. Requires extensive construction safety experience, leadership capability, regulatory knowledge, travel, and availability for critical safety situations.
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Description

 JOB TITLE: Safety Director

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations

JOB STATUS: Full Time 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

DATE: May 11, 2026

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Safety Director is responsible for leading and managing all company safety operations across construction sites, office environments, and support functions. This position establishes and drives the company’s overall safety strategy while promoting and maintaining a strong “Safe Thinking” culture throughout the organization.

The Safety Director directly oversees and supports Safety Managers, ensuring that safety programs are consistently applied and effectively executed at the project level. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, drives continuous improvement, and integrates safety into all aspects of company operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

· Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company-wide Health & Safety Program.

· Develop and implement company-wide safety training programs and competency standards.

· Directly manage, mentor, and support Safety Managers responsible for job-site safety execution.

· Establish and enforce safety policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency across all company operations.

· Analyze safety data, trends, and metrics to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.

· Ensure Safety Managers effectively conduct job-site inspections, training, and incident investigations.

· Oversee safety performance across all job sites nationwide, including regular audits and field evaluations.

· Ensure compliance with all Local, State, and Federal safety and health regulations.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, audits, and inspections.

· Oversee incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed and implemented.

· Partner with executive leadership, project managers, and field teams to integrate safety into all phases of operations.

· Participate in preconstruction and operational meetings to ensure safety planning and alignment.

· Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and proactive hazard identification throughout the organization.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

· Office and Construction job site 

· Collaborative, engaging, and success driven culture 

· Travel required 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

· Office and Construction Environment 

· Repetitive walking, climbing stairs 

· Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds 

WORK SCHEDULE: Varied, full-time schedule with hours outside of regular “business hours” based on business needs.

It is the policy of Automated Conveyance Tech, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin,  physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.),  or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Automated Conveyance Tech, LLC will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

· Ability to lead and develop safety professionals and influence safety performance across all levels of the organization.

· Strong leadership and decision-making skills in dynamic and high-risk environments.

· Ability to respond to critical safety situations and provide guidance at all hours of the day and night.

· Ability to work collaboratively across all departments within the company.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret safety data and implement improvements.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and teams across various locations.

· Self-driven motivator with strong initiative and problem-solving capabilities.

· Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and changing environments. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

· 15+ years of Safety and Health Experience.

· Prior Construction Experience is required.

· BS in Occupational Health and Safety or closely related field or equivalent in years of experience.

· STS, CHST, CSP or similar certification(s) is preferred.

· OSHA 500/510 certification a plus.

· Forklift and MEWP (aerial lifts) instructor training is a plus.

· Bilingual is a plus.

· Proficient in MS Office.

· Ability to obtain airport security clearance.

· Legally authorized to work in the United States. 

Skills Required

  • 15+ years of safety and health experience
  • Prior construction experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a closely related field, or equivalent years of experience
  • Ability to lead and develop safety professionals across the organization
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to respond to critical safety situations at all hours
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, teams, and locations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to obtain airport security clearance
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • STS, CHST, CSP, or similar safety certification
  • OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 certification
  • Forklift and MEWP aerial lift instructor training
  • Bilingual ability
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The Company
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Automated Conveyance Tech LLC (ACT) is an electrical installation firm specializing in control-system installation for automated conveyor systems, primarily serving airport baggage-handling operations. Its field teams coordinate and perform electrical installation of baggage-handling systems, including work involving motors, controls, structured cabling, and related construction activities. The company supports safe, timely, and efficient completion of installation projects for automated conveyance infrastructure.

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