Safety Program Manager - South Region

Safety Program Manager - South Region

ABOUT ORR

ORR Protection is a national leader in fire and life safety, delivering intelligent, lifecycle-driven solutions that protect people, property, and business continuity. For more than 75 years, we've built our reputation by serving organizations in mission-critical environments-where performance matters and reliability is essential. As a third-generation, family-owned company, we remain grounded in strong relationships, a commitment to doing the right thing, and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers and our people.

Today, ORR supports associates and customers across all 50 states, combining national expertise with a culture rooted in safety, respect, and care. When you join ORR, you're part of a team dedicated to protecting what matters most, while building a career you can be proud of. Learn more about our company culture here.

SUMMARY

As a Safety Program Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all associates across ORR's South Region. The primary focus of this role is at the site level of the construction projects that ORR is involved in. This role partners closely with field operations leadership and regional branches to promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety policies. The role also partners with ORRs Corporate Director of Safety and Corporate Safety Program Manager, who oversees the entirety of ORR's safety initiatives nationally. The Safety Program Manager will also lead safety initiatives, conduct training, and manage incident investigations across field operations in commercial and industrial environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and maintain region-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Investigate procedures and practices to identify potential causes or to determine how accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safety documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with branch leadership and field supervisors to ensure safe work practices.
• Provide safety onboarding for new hires and ongoing refresher training.
• Coordinate required certifications and compliance training.
• Track safety metrics and provide reporting to leadership.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required compliance documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards and fire protection industry safety practices.
• Ability to identify hazards, conduct safety audits, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a creative and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with teams across departments.
• Models and exhibits a positive and flexible attitude in interactions with associates and vendors.
• Motivated self-starter.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, or related field, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of safety program management or safety leadership experience, required.
• 5 years of experience conducting safety training, safety audits, and incident investigations, required.
• Ability to travel to branch locations and field job sites as needed, required.
• Experience in the fire protection, construction, electrical, or life safety industry, required.
• OSHA 500 Certification, preferred.
• Professional certification such as ASP (Associate Safety Professional) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional), preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid
• Fast-paced, collaborative team culture in a growing fire protection organization.
• Approximately 20-30% travel for events, conferences, and site visits.

ONCE YOU JOIN OUR TEAM, YOU'LL ENJOY:

• Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the company's greatest asset.
• Being part of something you can be proud of - making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.
• A growing company with a first-class reputation in our respective industries.
• A culture that is fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial.
• A company that offers a focus on work life balance and encouragement to make a big impact.
• A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.
• Excellent benefits including 401(K), health, life, dental, tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled