Safety Supervisor (on-site and mobile)

Chalet is a fourth generation, family-owned company that was started 107 years ago with a passion for plants, elevated customer service, and our amazing employees. We are dedicated to continuing our legacy of being an exceptional place to work and shop, and we make a difference in our local community by providing people with green products and services in order to bring nature to their home. We do good work in good ways – living out our 7 core values every day.

Chalet has an opportunity for a Safety Supervisor who will ensure the well-being and safety of our 375+ employees first and foremost; additionally, the 180+ vehicles in our fleet and the property at our 3 locations - our retail store (in Wilmette, IL), landscape services division (North Chicago, IL), and plant production nursery/farm (Salem, WI). 

It is the Safety Supervisor’s mission to make sure that our staff goes home as good or better than how they started their day. If you have a passion for helping employees work in safe, efficient, and enriching ways – and don’t want to be stuck in an office all the time - please consider joining our Human Resources Team.

Responsibilities include: 

• Employee Health, Well-Being & Safety – Lead our safety initiative, maintaining and improving our overall safety culture through the development, enhancement and implementation of health, safety, facility and security policies, procedures, and programs in an effort to: raise the level of safety awareness, encourage reporting of safety incidents and/or unsafe conditions, improve responsiveness, and encourage employee involvement. Responsible for the safety and well-being of all staff including landscapers, horticulturists, retail associates, and professional staff.
• Training & Leadership – Partner with our Safety Captains and Human Resources Team to create and conduct company-wide training. Lead our Safety Committee. Participate in periodic employee safety trainings. 
• Policies – Partner with the members of our Human Resources team and department managers to communicate and uphold policies and procedures that support the staff and reflect our commitment to a diverse and respectful environment, free of harassment in any form. 
• OSHA Compliance & Workers Compensation – Encourage a supportive and proactive reporting culture, and ensure that appropriate attention is given to determine root causes and implement corrective actions following incidents. Efficiently manage incidents and accidents, including transport when appropriate. Approve medical treatments. Coordinate return to work and light duty assignments. Manage the safety audits of buildings, facilities, tools, and equipment. Ensure compliance with industry certifications and licenses, as well as DOT requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 2 to 3 years of experience in either Safety, Compliance, or Landscape/Construction Supervision where you coached/mentored, provided constructive feedback, and upheld policies. 
• Supervisory experience in a production (Landscape, Construction, Warehouse) or retail environment.
• Interest and ability to obtain OSHA 10 Certification.
• A degree or certification in Safety, Human Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Management or a related field is a plus. 
• A self-starter who is a proactive problem-solver with an honest and ethical approach.
• Possess a balance of being a no-nonsense professional with a trustworthy and caring style that will establish strong and long-term relationships with staff and vendors. 
• Fast-on-your-feet, organized, accountable, decisive, and able to juggle and manage multiple projects.
• A confident and effective communicator who utilizes the most appropriate method for the message. Able to conduct training sessions for groups of 5 to 150.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus. 
• Computer literate with abilities in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record – you will be provided with a vehicle for use during working hours to travel amongst our 3 local locations and landscape job sites.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds. CPR, First Aid, and/or AED certified a plus.

This position is eligible for our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, FSA, HAS, paid time off, holidays, employee discount, 401(k) with match.