Senior Manager of Health and Safety Program Development and Assurances

Join a Company That Grows People

At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

Why You’ll Love It Here

- Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions!

- Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!

- Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a Senior Manager of Health and Safety Program Development and Assurances

As a

Senior Manager of Health and Safety Program Development and Assurances

at North Coast Holdings (NCH), you’ll:

- Assist the VP Safety and Human Performance (HuP) in designing and executing the enterprise-wide EH&S strategy across all NCH businesses.

- Lead the implementation of standardized EH&S policies, procedures, and training across operations, establishing and sharing best practices.

- Provide leadership and technical expertise to drive all EH&S initiatives, cultivating a zero-harm culture with strong policies, procedures, and best practices.

- Develop strategies related to safety, health, sustainability, environmental impact, and energy conservation.

- Stay current on trends, best practices, and public policy related to EH&S; communicate opportunities and close performance gaps to the VP Safety and HuP.

- Conduct independent audits, establish priorities, and partner with stakeholders (Business Presidents, Vice Presidents, Safety Leadership) to drive compliance and improvements with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.

- Implement systems and processes for EH&S monitoring, measurement, and reporting.

- Lead collection, analysis, and reporting of metrics, auditing, and key indicators to ensure consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

Qualifications

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental, or related discipline.

- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS).

- Proven track record of driving EHS performance and cultural transformation, including safety, sustainability, environmental, and health standards.

- Thorough working knowledge of EHS standards and the regulatory environment (OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness).

- Experienced leadership in managing EH&S across multiple operations/facilities.

- Strong experience partnering with operational leaders and regulators.

- Demonstrated success implementing/managing Human Performance or behavior-based safety programs (highly preferred).

- Six Sigma/Lean experience, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or PE certification preferred; Six Sigma/Lean Black Belt strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

Ability To

- Sit, stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly.

- Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs, and lift/move up to 25 lbs.

- Travel regularly, including overnight stays via ground or air.

Continuously – Sitting, communicating, using computers

Frequently – Walking, driving

Occasionally – Climbing, lifting, kneeling

Rarely – Exposure to hazardous materials

Never – Confined spaces

Environmental Conditions

Regularly – Office environment

Occasionally – Outdoor exposure, temperature extremes

Rarely – Hazardous materials, air quality issues

Never – Confined spaces

Comments: PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards. Travel is a regular part of the role.

Tools & Equipment You May Use

- Computers, phones, tablets, scanners, copiers

- Safety and diagnostic equipment

- Communication devices

- EH&S management and reporting systems

What We Offer

Non-Union Benefits

- Competitive pay $100,000 - $130,000

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

- Paid training and certifications

- Health, dental, vision & HSA options

- 401(k) +

- Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our DEI Commitment

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us and leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off, and termination—are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.