Director of Risk Management and Safety

Director of Risk Management and SafetyThe Director of Risk Management and Safety, develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive, enterprise-wide policies for occupational health, environmental safety, and loss prevention to minimize financial and operational risk. This executive-level role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT), manages claims and insurance, and directs emergency preparedness to foster a culture of safety. Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the organization's overarching risk management and safety vision. This includes setting annual safety objectives and presenting performance metrics to the board or C-suite.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, specifically OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
• Insurance & Claims Management: Oversee the organization's insurance portfolio (Property, Casualty, Workers' Comp). This involves managing relationships with brokers, evaluating coverage levels, and overseeing the investigation and settlement of claims.
• Incident Investigation: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major accidents and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Emergency Preparedness: Design and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure the organization can function after a crisis.
• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage the department’s budget, including safety equipment procurement and training resources.
• Safety Culture: Foster a "culture of safety" through proactive training, "Safe Catch" or "Near-Miss" reporting programs and leading the Safety Committee. 

Required Qualifications

• Work Location: Position is in Milwaukee WI, unless you are traveling to other sites.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent job experience a plus.
• Knowledge: Expertise in OSHA, DOT, and industry-specific regulations.
• Skills: Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
• Experience: Most positions require 10–15 years of progressive safety and risk experience, with at least 5 years in a management capacity. Legal background and/or experience working closely with legal counsel on litigation/claims, a plus.

• Certifications:
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

Winter Services is an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices law. Winter Services strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, religion, color, creed, disability, familial status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.