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Department: Safety
Location: Central Florida, with regular travel to company locations
Position Summary
The Director of Safety leads companywide safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and fleet safety programs across Howard Fertilizer & Chemical’s manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, transportation, and office operations.
This hands-on leader establishes practical standards, strengthens compliance, and partners with employees and managers to prevent injuries, vehicle accidents, chemical exposures, and environmental releases. The position combines program ownership with regular field presence, training, and accountability across locations.
Essential Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Compliance
- Develop and maintain companywide policies, annual objectives, budgets, and improvement plans; establish clear responsibilities and report significant risks and performance to leadership.
- Own applicable safety and environmental compliance, including OSHA records, SPCC plans, Tier II reporting, stormwater requirements, permits, and required inspections and submissions.
- Coordinate regulatory inspections, insurance loss-control recommendations, and outside technical support; maintain centralized records and track corrective actions through completion.
Operational and Chemical Safety
- Conduct site inspections and job hazard analyses; maintain programs addressing hazardous energy control, machine guarding, combustible dust, powered industrial trucks, confined spaces, hot work, electrical safety, fall protection, and personal protective equipment, as applicable.
- Oversee chemical handling, compatible storage, labeling, safety data sheets, and hazard communication, including applicable anhydrous ammonia requirements under 29 CFR 1910.111 and ammonium nitrate storage requirements under 29 CFR 1910.109(i).
- Coordinate occupational exposure assessments, contractor safety, and reviews of new equipment and process changes; oversee spill prevention, waste management, and execution of environmental controls with site leadership.
Fleet and Driver Safety
- Lead driver safety and applicable DOT/FMCSA compliance, including driver qualifications, credentials, hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, hazardous materials transportation, and vehicle inspection and maintenance processes.
- Establish safe-driving standards covering distracted driving, mobile devices, backing, speed, fatigue, seat belts, and railroad crossings; use training, telematics, incident reviews, and coaching to address unsafe behaviors.
Training and Employee Engagement
- Build and maintain a training matrix by role and location; deliver orientation, supervisor, and task-specific training; verify competency and track completion.
- Coach supervisors, support safety committees, and encourage employee reporting of hazards, injuries, environmental concerns, and near misses without retaliation.
Incident Management and Emergency Preparedness
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, assign and verify corrective actions, and share lessons across locations; coordinate claims and return-to-work support with Human Resources, Operations, and insurers.
- Maintain site emergency plans, drills, responder relationships, and emergency equipment readiness; define employee spill response roles consistent with applicable HAZWOPER requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120 and coordinate qualified outside responders.
Qualifications
- Seven or more years of progressive safety or EHS experience in manufacturing, chemical distribution, transportation, or a related industrial environment, including multi-site or primary program leadership.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and environmental requirements, with experience addressing chemical hazards, industrial equipment, combustible dust, and fleet safety.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate incidents, deliver training, manage compliance records, influence operational leaders, and hold teams accountable.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; experience with safety management or training software.
- Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; CSP, ASP, or related credential preferred. Fertilizer or agricultural chemical experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly.
Working Conditions
Regular presence in plants, warehouses, shops, loading areas, and outdoor operations is required, with frequent site travel, occasional overnight stays, and availability for significant incidents outside normal hours. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in manufacturing, chemical distribution, transportation, or a related industrial environment, including multi-site or primary program leadership?
Experience:
- progressive safety or EHS : 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Department: Safety
Location: Central Florida, with regular travel to company locations
Position Summary
The Director of Safety leads companywide safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, and fleet safety programs across Howard Fertilizer & Chemical’s manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, transportation, and office operations.
This hands-on leader establishes practical standards, strengthens compliance, and partners with employees and managers to prevent injuries, vehicle accidents, chemical exposures, and environmental releases. The position combines program ownership with regular field presence, training, and accountability across locations.
Essential Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Compliance
- Develop and maintain companywide policies, annual objectives, budgets, and improvement plans; establish clear responsibilities and report significant risks and performance to leadership.
- Own applicable safety and environmental compliance, including OSHA records, SPCC plans, Tier II reporting, stormwater requirements, permits, and required inspections and submissions.
- Coordinate regulatory inspections, insurance loss-control recommendations, and outside technical support; maintain centralized records and track corrective actions through completion.
Operational and Chemical Safety
- Conduct site inspections and job hazard analyses; maintain programs addressing hazardous energy control, machine guarding, combustible dust, powered industrial trucks, confined spaces, hot work, electrical safety, fall protection, and personal protective equipment, as applicable.
- Oversee chemical handling, compatible storage, labeling, safety data sheets, and hazard communication, including applicable anhydrous ammonia requirements under 29 CFR 1910.111 and ammonium nitrate storage requirements under 29 CFR 1910.109(i).
- Coordinate occupational exposure assessments, contractor safety, and reviews of new equipment and process changes; oversee spill prevention, waste management, and execution of environmental controls with site leadership.
Fleet and Driver Safety
- Lead driver safety and applicable DOT/FMCSA compliance, including driver qualifications, credentials, hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, hazardous materials transportation, and vehicle inspection and maintenance processes.
- Establish safe-driving standards covering distracted driving, mobile devices, backing, speed, fatigue, seat belts, and railroad crossings; use training, telematics, incident reviews, and coaching to address unsafe behaviors.
Training and Employee Engagement
- Build and maintain a training matrix by role and location; deliver orientation, supervisor, and task-specific training; verify competency and track completion.
- Coach supervisors, support safety committees, and encourage employee reporting of hazards, injuries, environmental concerns, and near misses without retaliation.
Incident Management and Emergency Preparedness
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, assign and verify corrective actions, and share lessons across locations; coordinate claims and return-to-work support with Human Resources, Operations, and insurers.
- Maintain site emergency plans, drills, responder relationships, and emergency equipment readiness; define employee spill response roles consistent with applicable HAZWOPER requirements under 29 CFR 1910.120 and coordinate qualified outside responders.
Qualifications
- Seven or more years of progressive safety or EHS experience in manufacturing, chemical distribution, transportation, or a related industrial environment, including multi-site or primary program leadership.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and environmental requirements, with experience addressing chemical hazards, industrial equipment, combustible dust, and fleet safety.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate incidents, deliver training, manage compliance records, influence operational leaders, and hold teams accountable.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; experience with safety management or training software.
- Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; CSP, ASP, or related credential preferred. Fertilizer or agricultural chemical experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly.
Working Conditions
Regular presence in plants, warehouses, shops, loading areas, and outdoor operations is required, with frequent site travel, occasional overnight stays, and availability for significant incidents outside normal hours. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in manufacturing, chemical distribution, transportation, or a related industrial environment, including multi-site or primary program leadership?
Experience:
- progressive safety or EHS : 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of safety and compliance jobs.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in environmental health, safety, or regulatory compliance
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, law, or a related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential
- Deep working knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA regulations, or industry-specific compliance frameworks
- Proven experience developing, implementing, and managing enterprise-wide compliance programs
- Strong written communication skills for policy development, audit reports, and regulatory submissions
Tips for Your Director of Safety and Compliance Job Search
Lead your resume with regulatory wins
Hiring managers for this role want measurable outcomes, not duty lists. Quantify OSHA recordable rate reductions, audit pass rates, or the number of compliance programs you built from scratch. Generic safety language gets filtered out fast.
Align certifications to the target industry
A CSP carries weight in construction and manufacturing, while a CHC or CCEP signals healthcare or financial services expertise. Match the certifications on your resume to the industry the job posting names, not just the ones you happen to hold.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of safety and compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulatory body, not job title
Search for the specific regulatory framework the employer operates under, such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, or FINRA. Roles governed by different agencies require different expertise, and aligning your search to the right regulator surfaces openings your competitors miss.
Prepare a compliance failure case study
Interviewers at the director level almost always ask how you handled a failed audit, a near-miss incident, or a regulatory finding. Prepare a specific, structured example that walks through what went wrong, what you fixed, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Clarify whether you'll own both safety and compliance as separate functions or one of the two. The reporting line, budget authority, and team size differ sharply between companies, and those details affect your ability to do the job effectively.
Director of Safety and Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of safety and compliances?
The most active employers for director of safety and compliances right now are Air Methods, CRYSTAL FLASH, and Budd Van Lines, and the most openings are in Hawaii, Michigan, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, healthcare, and construction firms consistently post the highest volume of openings at this level.
How many director of safety and compliance jobs are remote?
About 0% of director of safety and compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Compliance-heavy sub-functions such as regulatory affairs, policy development, and audit management tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles with direct site safety oversight typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a director of safety and compliance?
Most directors of safety and compliance build their path by starting in a specialist or coordinator role in occupational health, environmental compliance, or regulatory affairs, then moving into a manager position overseeing a specific program or site. Earning a professional certification such as the CSP or CCEP strengthens your candidacy, and demonstrated experience managing audits, leading incident investigations, and writing compliance policy is what moves you into the director tier.
Can you get a director of safety and compliance job without direct director-level experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate that your manager-level work had director-level scope. Candidates who have led enterprise-wide compliance initiatives, managed cross-functional teams, or held full program ownership often move directly into director roles. Highlighting budget responsibility, executive reporting relationships, and outcomes from regulatory inspections makes the strongest case when you haven't held the exact title before.
What does the director of safety and compliance interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and certifications, followed by a panel interview with operations, legal, and HR leadership. Expect scenario-based questions about how you've handled regulatory findings, built compliance programs, or managed safety incidents. Some employers include a written exercise or case study asking you to assess a gap in an existing compliance framework before a final executive interview.
Where can I find and apply to director of safety and compliance jobs?
You can find and apply to director of safety and compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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