Safety Manager

THE POSITION

Plans and coordinates health and safety programs by analyzing, updating and controlling work processes and supporting leadership with safety awareness and tools to reduce occupational hazards and diseases by performing the following duties.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Develops and implements programs and policies for under-performing locations to improve all safety metrics
• Supports division, region, and branch managements to ensure consistent development, implementation and execution of safety strategies at field locations
• Performs corporate safety audits at each location, including field safety reviews and DOT compliance
• Develops strategies for reducing collisions and injuries
• Develops accountability mechanisms for branches and regions to ensure safety accountability at all levels in area of responsibility
• Analyzes safety metrics and trends to develop recommendations for solutions to improve results of key performance indicators
• Provide guidance and technical support for management and safety teams to ensure compliance with any applicable regulations or laws
• Serves as a secondary point of contact for field management for inquiries, questions or needs related to internal safety, security, and loss prevention
• Review business operations and safety trends and make recommendations to reduce costs and manage risks
• Provide leadership and direction to the operating managers regarding collision or workers' compensation investigations, reporting processes, regulatory compliance and follow-up corrective action and preventative measures
• Conduct investigation of more serious work related accidents or illnesses
• Manage any external audit process by a regulatory agency governing matters of employee occupational health, safety and security
• Coordinate communication with any outside regulatory agencies where needed
• Identify, report and provide solutions to the division regarding employee safety programs, regulatory compliance, security breaches and employee health issues
• Implements or recommends control measures for exposure to hazardous materials or conditions
• Assist with development of educational and training materials for associates including "red flag" training when there is an immediate need resulting from an occurrence
• Directs workers engaged in field and laboratory verification of compliance with health regulations
• Provides technical guidance to management, labor organizations, government agencies, and civic groups regarding health related problems and correct use of protective clothing or accessories
• Monitors the company's health standards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Develops and implements a program and system to track and evaluate worker injuries for analyses
• Maintains working knowledge of new developments in the industry and government regulations
• May facilitate training for workers or train-the-trainers on issues related to health and safety

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
• Regulatory knowledge (Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, FMCSR)
• Work effectively with all levels of management
• Effective trainer
• Self-motivated
• Interpersonal/collaborative skills
• Analytical
• Building relationships
• Problem solving
• Influence executives
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Strong computer literacy
• Local and overnight travel 50%

Benefits

Besides the great team environment and the ability to work outside, we also have a strong benefits package for our team members:

• Competitive base salary
• Team-based profit-sharing program
• 401K for all employees with 3.5% company match
• Company-provided vehicle
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off Policy + 9 corporate holidays
• Formal training and development program

This position has a salary range of approximately $90,000 - $110,000 annually (commensurate with experience).