Safety Manager

Description

 Purpose and Scope:

The Safety Manager is responsible for the planning, establishment and   oversight of safety policies and protocols to ensure a safe work environment.

Responsibilities:

· Creates and implements workplace health and safety plans and procedures.

· Performs risk assessment by evaluating health and safety practices.

· Reduces risk by communicating, instructing, or directing activities of others, or by relaying to supervisor.

· Participates in the cost effectiveness of the company by ensuring safety   measures are implemented, thereby reducing workplace- related claims.

· Conducts accident prevention training, along with health and safety training.

· Investigates accidents and incidents, identifying and taking   preventive measures against their causes.

· Manage accident report and investigation,   conduct or coordinate retraining, and suggest disciplinary action of overall safety record   warrants.

· Conduct training and education classes for drivers, warehouse, and other employees.

· Implement corrective action to minimize causes of loss

· Ensure compliance with company procedures, DOT, OSHA,   and RCRA

· Facility audits

· Travel will be significant especially in the beginning.

· Focus on warehouse, while learning more of the DOT, and risk management.

· Assist in creation of new and fresh training material.

· All other duties as required.

Skills / Other:

· Good interpersonal and communication skills.

· Presentation skills.

· Vigilant with good observation skills.

· Critical thinker and problem-solver.

· Strong organizational skills.

Requirements

 Education/ Training:

· Bachelor’s degree in safety management or related field.

· Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite.

· Knowledge of safety regulations.

· Certification in risk management and/or health and safety management,   desirable.

Technical Requirements:

· Laptop

· Dual Monitors

· Docking Station

· Wireless Keyboard/Mouse

· Cell Phone

· Desk Phone

· Email

· VPN

· Adobe (PDF)

· Zoom

· Intranet Access

Experience:

· 7+ Years of work experience involving safety.