Director, Retail Safety at Pilot Company, Knoxville, TN

Director, Retail Safety at Pilot Company in Knoxville, TN. Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.

The Business Manager, People serves as a strategic partner to the SVP, People, driving operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and execution of key business The Director of Safety is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of safety programs across retail operations, corporate offices, and emergency management functions. This role ensures the protection of team members, guests, and company assets while promoting a zero-incident workplace culture. Reporting to the Vice President of Enterprise Safety, the Director drives alignment across enterprise safety programs, strengthens operational discipline, and ensures consistent safety standards, regulatory compliance, risk management, and emergency response capabilities throughout the organization.

The position requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex priorities while influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Business Manager supports decision-making, coordinates high-impact projects, monitors organizational performance, and leads operational planning efforts. The role operates with significant autonomy, regularly collaborates with executive leadership, and plays a critical role in advancing strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and driving successful business outcomes for the People organization.

Essential Job Functions

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

At least 10 Years' Experience

The Director of Safety demonstrates enterprise leadership by aligning safety programs with business objectives, fostering a culture of accountability and zero incidents, and driving operational excellence across all locations. This role leverages risk management expertise, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication to reduce workplace hazards, strengthen compliance, improve safety performance, and enhance emergency preparedness. Success is measured through reductions in OSHA incident rates and injuries, strong regulatory compliance, increased engagement in safety initiatives, effective incident response, and the continued advancement of a sustainable enterprise-wide safety culture.

Strong executive communication, presentation development, and meeting facilitation skills

Advanced organizational, prioritization, and project management capabilities

Strong understanding of business operations, organizational planning, and executive administration

Ability to influence without direct authority and build strong cross-functional relationships

Experience supporting People/HR organizations preferred

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while operating independently and proactively

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines