Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Safety Manager to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating safety initiatives across the organization, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and promoting a culture of safety excellence across multiple branch locations and construction job sites throughout the southwestern United States. The ideal candidate is an energetic, organized and disciplined self-starter with a strong background in construction safety and a proven ability to manage programs, train teams, and drive continuous improvement.

About Us
American Fence Company is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most well-known and respected fence industry leaders. We have been in business since 1948. Our mission is “Protecting What Matters”. We do this by providing high quality permanent and temporary security solutions for commercial and construction clients, and we do it better than anyone else in the business. We truly value our employees and it shows by our current average tenure of over 10 years  

Key Responsibilities
Safety Program Management & Compliance
•    Evaluate and enhance safety programs to ensure effectiveness and compliance
•    Develop, implement, and update safety policies and procedures
•    Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA and other regulatory standardsTraining & Employee Development
•    Conduct safety training on regulations, hazard recognition, and equipment use
•    Deliver construction safety and injury prevention training programs
•    Maintain and track employee training records and certificationsInspections & Workplace Evaluations
•    Perform field inspections of job sites, facilities, equipment, and work practices
•    Evaluate environmental conditions such as air quality, noise, ventilation, and lighting
•    Ensure availability and compliance of safety equipment and emergency resourcesIncident Investigation & Data Analysis
•    Investigate incidents, injuries, near-misses, and occupational illnesses
•    Identify root causes and implement corrective actions
•    Analyze safety trends and data to improve performanceHazard Identification & Risk Mitigation
•    Identify workplace hazards and unsafe practices
•    Recommend and implement control measures to reduce risk
•    Manage hazard communication programs and safety initiativesEmergency Preparedness & Response
•    Develop and maintain emergency response plans
•    Coordinate with fire, police, and medical services
•    Ensure readiness for emergency situations across the companyEnvironmental Health & Industrial Hygiene
•    Support industrial hygiene programs (air monitoring, noise surveys, ventilation studies)
•    Monitor workplace conditions impacting employee health
•    Assist with hazardous materials management and environmental complianceSystems & Technology
•    Manage and monitor Samsara for fleet and equipment trackingQualificationsExperience
•    5+ years of construction safety management experience
•    Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations
•    Experience with hazardous waste, air quality permits, and environmental compliance is a plusEducation
•    Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, or related fieldCertifications (Preferred)
•    CHST, CSP, GSP, or similar safety certification Technical Skills
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•    Experience with SAMSARA or similar systems preferred
•    Familiarity with mobile apps and digital tools; video creation/editing is a plus Communication
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Bilingual English/Spanish preferredAdditional Requirements
•    Ability to travel 25–35% within the southwestern U.
S.
•    Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
•    Ability to pass background check and drug/alcohol screeningMust be able to pass a background check and drug screen. Valid driver's license issued in the employing state and good driving record. 

Benefits:

We offer
full Benefit packages to our employees including:Group Medical Insurance with prescription coverageDental InsuranceBasic and Voluntary Life InsuranceVoluntary AD & D InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Discounts401k with company match PI4bdee53b7bfe-26289-41660790