Job Title:
Head of Health and Safety (m/w/d)
Company: Dogwood Industries LLC
Location: Washington, DC
Created: 2025-12-18
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customer's needs. Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below. Dogwood Industries, LLC is seeking a Safety Supervisor to ensure the company complies with health and safety laws. The Safety Supervisor works closely with the Director of Operations, Operations Manager, HR Team; and interacts daily with Project Team Leaders and employees on the floor. A successful Safety Supervisor will identify opportunities for improving conditions and execute various safety programs needed, while managing the Safety Team. A successful Safety Supervisor will communicate guidelines to a multidisciplinary workforce and ensure the workplace meets all legal expectations and actively supports occupational health and safety. Collaborate with leadership team to establish and maintain a strong safety culture at Dogwood Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies Great knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good practices Develops and maintains project cost/change controls, and project budget and accounting records Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions for accidents, near misses, and safety concerns Ability to complete and/or generate spreadsheet reports, Word documents, edit PDF documents, and manage e-mail communication Perform routine safety inspections and safety self-audits o Oversee audits for additional facilities Facilitate workplace health and safety meetings and inspections with proper local, state and 3rd party agencies Propose and execute company wide, safety improvements and initiatives Identify trainings needed for the Safety Team members Conduct team meetings to discuss safety issues, updates, and action plans Motivate and mentor team members to enhance performance Facilitate Safety Committee obligations Develop, implement and maintain emergency response plans and procedures 5+ years as a safety representative in manufacturing or construction ~3+ years of experience as a Safety Supervisor ~ Fluent in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook ~ First Aid/CPR certification ~ This position requires moderate physical activity in a factory environment. The employee must be able to spend time standing on a factory floor and balance for extended periods of time; be able to sit at a desk to perform planning and administrative tasks; be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight or pull and push material to receive and inspect the same. 41.00 - $45.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision ~ Company paid and supplemental life insurance ~ Short-term disability ~ Long-term disability ~ Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays ~401(k) retirement plan, with employer match ~ Employee Referral Bonus Program All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens. xijylhu This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Sedro-Woolley Factory at 500 Metcalf St. Travel to Dogwood's Everett Factory is required, as needed. Application Assistance If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Dogwood's HR department at (2 or Employment Opportunity : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 41-45 Hourly Wage