Job Overview:
The Manager Health & Safety is a key team member who supports our Safety Program across our operating locations. The Manager Health & Safety works closely with our Regional Vice Presidents General Managers and other Leaders within the organization regarding injury prevention and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Supports the Market Center locations to reduce injuries identify loss potential and regulatory compliance.
- Assists in the development of the corporate Safety Program and all related elements.
- Guides facility teams in the execution of the Safety Program ensuring that local resources are adequately prepared and capable of performing requested duties.
- Reviews facility performance appropriate operating programs opportunity areas and assesses how the Market Center is performing against specific safety plans and objectives.
- Will report these findings to Risk Management on a regular basis.
- Responds to day-to-day technical calls and provides direction to the Market Centers regarding injury prevention and regulatory compliance.
- Provides recommendations and education at the Market Center level on location specific safety and injury prevention elements to improve the overall impact of their safety program.
- Assists in providing training at the regional level that supports the goals of the Risk Management Team.
- Communicates frequently with Operations Leaders (Regional Vice Presidents General Managers Site Leaders Plant Managers Maintenance Managers and Safety Action Team members) on matters associated with safety and injury prevention.
- Responsible for reviewing performance trends and injury analytics to provide viable recommendations for preventing and/or controlling potential losses.
- Uses a combination of experience and innovation to drive results across all goals.
- Maintains compliance with governmental regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA and State agencies).
- May be asked to occasionally be involved in unique projects or programs spanning more than assigned geographic region by Risk Management leadership.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- A problem solver; Proven analytical skills; Sound planning and decision making skills; Demonstrated ability to provide team leadership and organization of workflows within a team; Proven ability to interact with various levels of staff and management and senior leaders; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience/Qualifications:
- A Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Health & Safety
License Requirements/Certifications:
- Professional certification (GSP CSP etc.) strongly preferred.
Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements:
- Remote environment with some periodic office work expected.
- Must be open and willing to travel up to 30%
Required Experience:
Manager