Director of Safety and ComplianceCurated Events

The Director of Compliance & Safety is responsible for leading and standardizing all transportation compliance, regulation, fleet safety, OSHA workplace safety, and environmental compliance programs across a multi-state event-rental operation. This role oversees compliance for a largely non-CDL fleet and ensures adherence to all applicable federal and state-specific safety regulations.

The Director will serve as the Curated Event's subject-matter expert on transportation safety, warehouse safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance, will partner closely with Operations, Warehouse, Fleet, and Executive Leadership teams to mitigate risk, reduce incidents, and build a culture of accountability and safety excellence.

This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution.

DOT & OHSA Safety Guidelines

• Oversee compliance with all applicable FMCSA and DOT regulations, including those affecting CDL and non-CDL commercial motor vehicles

• Ensure proper administration and auditing of:

  • Driver Qualification Files

  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs)

  • Medical certifications (as applicable)

  • Hours of Service (where required)

  • Vehicle inspection and maintenance records

  • Drug & alcohol testing programs (as applicable)

• Standardize transportation compliance policies and SOPs across all states of operation

• Monitor federal and state transportation laws and ensure timely implementation of changes

• Lead preparation and response efforts for DOT audits, investigations, and roadside inspections

• Establish fleet safety KPIs and performance tracking across all locations

Warehouse & Logistics Safety

• Ensure OSHA compliance across warehouse, loading dock, and event production environments

• Partner with third party compliance parties to develop and enforce safety procedures related to:

  • Material handling

  • Forklift and equipment operation

  • Loading/unloading practices

  • Fall protection

  • Ergonomics and injury prevention

• Conduct multi-site safety audits and risk assessments

• Analyze incidents, injuries, vehicle accidents, and near-miss events

• Standardize safety training for warehouse and logistics teams across all states.

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal environmental and EPA regulations

• Oversee state-specific environmental regulatory compliance and conduct risk assessments

• Ensure proper permitting, reporting and documentation for multi-state operations

Risk Management & Incident Reduction

• Drive measurable reductions in:

  • Vehicle incidents

  • OSHA recordable injuries

  • Workers’ compensation claims

  • Compliance violations

• Partner with Insurance carriers and analyze incident data/loss trends to proactively identify systemic risks

• Partner with HR and Operations leadership on safety performance

Training & Leadership

• Implement company-wide DOT and OSHA safety training

• Provide leadership reporting on safety and compliance

• Lead safety committee structure and establish consistent expectations across all markets

• Promote a culture of proactive hazard identification and reporting

Multi-State Oversight

• Travel regularly to all company locations to ensure consistent execution of compliance standards (those states include but not limited to, NC, SC, TN, MD, VA, GA, CA & FL. Conduct annual location audits.)

• Align safety programs with varying state's regulations

• Serve as the company’s primary liaison with regulatory agencies as required

Leadership Competencies

• Maintain high integrity and strong ethical standards

  • Drive measurable reduction in incidents, violations and claims through data-driven strategy and a culture of shared safety ownership

  • Anticipate gaps, identify systemic risks, and design preventative controls

• Ensure compliance

• Excellent communicator

• Build trust with executives and front-line teams

• Partner with Operations, Warehouse, HR and Executive Leadership to embed safety and compliance into company culture. Influences accountability at all levels

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Safety Management, Transportation, Logistics, Business, or related field) or equivalent experience

• 4+ years of experience in DOT compliance, fleet safety, and OSHA leadership

• Strong knowledge of:

  • FMCSA regulations

  • Non-CDL commercial vehicle requirements

  • OSHA warehouse and logistics safety standards

• Experience in warehouse logistics, distribution, construction or event production environments is strongly preferred

• Familiar with insurance coverage lines for WC, GL and Auto

• Proven success by reducing incident rates and improving compliance metrics

• Experience managing safety across multiple states and locations

• Strong auditing skills

• Ability to influence operational leaders and drive accountability

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Curated Events is a market leader in luxury level event-rental services. We’re an award-winning team of event production pros, specializing in tents, linens, and design-forward event rental essentials. We’re seeking motivated event professionals to join our team. 

At Curated Events we build careers not jobs!

• Benefits package

  • Management Incentive Program

• Possible flexibility to be in-person at out Charleston or Nashville locations

• Per diem

• Estimated 40-50% travel