Safety Manager

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Essential Functions:

• Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors and the general public during custodial and other Chimes DC operations.
• Enforce corporate and project specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state and local safety standards.
• Assist the Corporate Director of Risk & Safety and Chimes DC Training in the development and coordination of project specific safety programs.
• Assists the Corporate Director of Risk & Safety in development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Advises the Director of Risk & Safety on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective action or preventative measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provides annual plan delineating how Chimes DC will meet all regulatory and other contractual requirements for health, safety, and the environment.

• Collaborates with Chimes training team regarding safety training, as needed. Monitors and distributes contents of classroom training to ensure compliance. Teaches classes as required. Schedules and conducts re-cert and re-training.
• Conducts regular worksite hazard and risk assessments and reports findings to the Corporate Director of Risk & Safety and Chimes Corporate Management.
• Ensures and facilitates compliance with Chimes International and Chimes DC's PPE program.
• Complies with and ensures employee compliance with all security requirements on-site.
• Investigates and determines root cause of all incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries including accident investigations, accident reports and forwards to the Corporate Director of Risk & Safety. Provides post-accident counseling and re-training in consultation with the Corporate Director of Risk & Safety with employees as needed.
• Plans, schedules and conducts monthly safety meetings based on Chimes International and Chimes DC's safety program and the company safety objectives.
• Plans and participates in quarterly Safety Committee meetings.
• May supervise employees with safety responsibilities. Supervisory responsibility may range from providing work guidance related to safety and handling employee safety complaints; recommending to HR discipline; and monitoring legal compliance measures with regard to safety and risk.
• May modify with the approval of the Corporate Director of Risk & Safety and Director of Training, where applicable safety training content either personally or through staff, based on company policy, region goals and location contractual requirements.
• In the event the Corporate Director of Risk & Safety is unavailable, could be asked to coordinate third party reviews with OSHA or other governing bodies.

Other requirements:

• Valid driver's license from state of residence and ability to drive if needed
• License must have been valid for at least 3 years
• If driving a 15 passenger van, must be at least 25 years old
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency's insurance carrier and by Chimes DC policies and procedures

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in a safety related field preferred
• CPR First-Aid Instructor preferred, or willingness to obtain
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry training required
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues

Experience:

• 3-5 years professional safety experience
• Previous experience of hospital standards and facility management preferred
• Previous experience in OSHA, DOT and EPA regulatory requirements preferred
• Previous experience working with CIMS certified facilities preferred
• Previous experience conducting safety training preferred
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What's in it for you? Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 based on fit and experience Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Transportation Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

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