SAFETY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Wilson Lumber Company•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Compliance Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Wilson Lumber Company’s safety programs across all locations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and state safety regulations related to workplace safety, commercial vehicle operations, and employee health. The Safety and Compliance Manager partners with company leadership to build a proactive safety culture focused on risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and employee wellbeing across manufacturing, distribution, and transportation operations. Scope of Responsibility This role provides safety leadership across Wilson Lumber Company operations including: Huntsville, Alabama Madison, Alabama Tanner, Alabama Fairview, Tennessee Westmoreland, Tennessee Other locations as the company grows The position is based in Huntsville and requires regular travel to support safety audits, incident investigations, leadership engagement, and safety initiatives across locations.

Requirements

Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
Ability to influence safety behavior across all levels of the organization.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations.
Experience managing safety programs in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments.
Excellent communication and training skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Minimum 10 years of safety leadership experience
Multi-site safety program management
OSHA and DOT compliance experience
Experience with Workers’ Compensation programs and return-to-work processes

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, or related field.
OSHA 30
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
First Aid / CPR / AED
Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the company’s safety strategy across all locations.
Promote a culture of safety accountability throughout the organization.
Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on safety and regulatory compliance.
Establish annual safety goals and improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Maintain OSHA recordkeeping including OSHA 300 and 300A logs.
Maintain DOT compliance including Driver Qualification Files and related safety documentation.
Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections or investigations.
Conduct safety audits across facilities and fleet operations.
Monitor compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
Maintain Driver Qualification Files (DQF).
Monitor Hours of Service (HOS) compliance.
Oversee vehicle inspection documentation including DVIR and preventative maintenance records.
Support driver safety training and accident prevention programs.
Track vehicle incidents and driver safety trends.
Lead accident investigations and root cause analysis.
Partner with managers to implement corrective actions.
Monitor safety trends and communicate prevention strategies.
Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of company safety programs including: Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) Hazard Communication (HazCom) Machine Guarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Safety Fall Protection Hearing Conservation Emergency Action Plans Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Behavioral Based Safety (BBS); Lean Version Safety audits and inspections
Develop and deliver company safety training programs.
Train supervisors on safety responsibilities and incident response.
Promote employee participation in safety initiatives and reporting.
Support management of Workers’ Compensation cases.
Assist in the coordination of return-to-work and modified duty programs.
Monitor injury trends and present prevention strategies.