Job Description
Summary
The Safety Manager will work to primarily implement and manage corporate safety programs in addition to risk reduction programs. This role will conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance. The Safety Manager will evaluate safety performance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow up assessments.
Areas of responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Identify, prioritize, and process safety risk reduction opportunities.
- Maintain a reasonable level of knowledge related to industry safety standards and Occupational Health and Safety Standards (OSHA).
- Assist branches with developing and maintaining programs for compliance with OHS, OSHA, Construction Safety Associations, and their local governing labor entities.
- Act as a liaison with governing and regulatory entities.
- Maintain program standards of safe operation that meet or exceed local industry standards.
- Develop and implement managements systems to ensure all regulatory monitoring. Assure recordkeeping and report requirements are defined, tracked and met.
- Work with operations and safety personnel in each location to develop and maintain a system for filing and tracking of documentation related to inspection of the workplace and equipment.
- Work with operations and safety personal in each location to develop and maintain a system to track and files incident and near miss investigative reporting.
- Make recommendations for actions to mitigate recurrence of incidents.
- Assist branches with both internal and external safety audits.
- Assist branches to maintain any recognized governing program awards they may achieve (ie: Certificate of recognition-C.O.R. Safety designation).
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports as required or dictated by industry, governing entities, regulatory entities, or company policy.
Education, Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
- 6 to 10 years of experience with Occupational Health and Safety Programs Management
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or health related fields preferred
- Hold a CSO (Construction Safety Officer Certification) or industry equivalent
- Health and Safety Administration certification or equivalent\
- Construction Safety Administration certification or equivalent
- Knowledge of CORE, OHS and OSHA regulations in addition to industry safety standards
- Teamwork, multi-tasking, and leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and ERP systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work Environment
Office and warehouse/fabrication environment
Physical demands may include but are not limited to:
Moderate walking, standing, and/or climbing; light lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
Travel
30% to 50% in US and Canada
Exemption Status
Exempt
Originally posted on Himalayas
