Regional Safety Manager

REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGERConstruction, Landscaping & Heavy Equipment Operations Location: Winston-Salem, NC (Hybrid / Field-Based)Travel: 50-80% throughout NC, VA, and GASchedule: Full-Time | Monday-FridayCompany Vehicle Provided Join a company where safety is more than compliance—it's a commitment to people. The Budd Group is seeking an experienced Regional Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across our growing landscape and field operations throughout the Southeast. This role is ideal for safety professionals with experience in construction, heavy equipment, landscaping, utilities, transportation, manufacturing, or other field-based environments. If you're passionate about building strong safety cultures, coaching frontline teams, reducing risk, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to speak with you. WHY JOIN THE BUDD GROUP? Competitive Salary Company Vehicle Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation, Sick Time & 12 Paid Holidays HSA & FSA Programs Company Laptop & Cell Phone Career Growth Opportunities High Autonomy & Flexible Scheduling Family-Owned Company with Strong Values WHAT YOU'LL DO As Regional Safety Manager, you will serve as the safety leader and trusted advisor for operations teams throughout North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. Key Responsibilities: Lead safety programs across multiple locations and field operations Conduct OSHA compliance audits, inspections, and site assessments Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions Deliver safety training and coaching to managers and frontline employees Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and best practices Monitor safety performance metrics and identify trends Support workers' compensation, risk management, and loss prevention efforts Partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety culture Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations IDEAL BACKGROUND We welcome candidates from: Construction Safety Heavy Civil Construction Landscape Construction Utilities Transportation Heavy Equipment Operations Manufacturing Industrial Safety Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of safety leadership experience in field operations, construction, landscaping, heavy equipment, industrial, manufacturing, or similar environments Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance Experience conducting audits, investigations, and safety training Ability to build relationships and influence teams at all levels Valid Driver's License OSHA certifications preferred CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months) Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred Bachelor's degree preferred but not required WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT? We're not looking for a "safety police officer." We're looking for a coach, mentor, and business partner who can build trust in the field while helping teams operate safely and effectively. The most successful person in this role will be someone who enjoys working alongside operations leaders, solving problems, and creating a culture where safety becomes everyone's responsibility. ABOUT THE BUDD GROUP The Budd Group is a family-owned company serving customers throughout the Southeast. Our people-first culture is built around respect, integrity, service, and safety. We believe every employee deserves to return home safely at the end of the day, and we invest heavily in the people and programs that make that possible. The Budd Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.