Safety Manager

Premier Service

We are seeking a results-driven and highly organized Safety Manager to develop, lead, implement and coordinate effective health and safety programs that eliminate hazards, reduce costs and drive continuous improvements related to these programs

This position will have responsibility for all our branches and corporate office located in the Chicago metro area.

Premier Service provides elite landscape architecture design and snow removal services to commercial and residential clients across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Operational Oversight

• Develops & maintain health and safety policies, standards and procedures for the HQ and Operating Facilities.


• Promote health and safety education unit wide.


• Defines and integrates best health and safety practices throughout the Alsip organization.


• Recommends corrective actions and/or preventative measures where needed.


• Promotes continued activities of local health and safety committees.

Employee Health and Safety

• Conducts job Safety Analysis’ and ergonomic assessments and incorporates learnings and best practices into training programs and work instructions.


• Conducts periodic employee safety audits and inspections of work areas and process operations. Trains others appropriately.


• Reports audit results and recommends corrective actions and or preventative measures where needed.


• Make recommendations on work practice controls needed to eliminate or minimize staff exposure to potential hazards.


• Perform period environmental monitoring and sampling, with data analysis to determine the extent of occupational health hazard exposures

Branch Responsibilities.

• Responsible for facility’s compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to health and safety,


• Develop, implement, and manage all H&S policies and procedures.


• Maintain active involvement in teams’ safety committee functions by coordinating weekly and monthly meetings and/or inspections, ensuring recording of minutes, and coordination of changes based on committee feedback and inspection results.


• Leads a cross functional team that ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and regulations including company policies and procedures for programs such as Confined Space, Ladder Safety, Hazard Communication, Lock out/Tag out, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, Emergency Evacuation Plans, Scissor Lifts, Fall Protection, Hot Works, etc.


• Administer Hearing Conservation Program.


• Maintains local databases for all incidents including near misses and provides weekly and monthly summary of activities including KPIs to the organization.


• Coordinate Safety audits and inspections including tracking findings to ensure closure.


• Conduct and complete Injury and Illness report with injured team member, direct supervisor and witnesses after completing thorough accident investigation to ensure “root cause(s)” have been identified and that appropriate corrective action has been completed.

Job Requirements: 

• Bilingual English/Spanish required


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, and/or Occupational Health & Safety.


• 5-10 years of Health, Safety & Environmental experience preferably in Landscaping, Construction or similar industries.


• In-depth knowledge of H&S regulations, including OSHA and local requirements.


• Must have strong leadership skills including effective communications, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all departments and all levels of the organization.


• Medium to strong background in ergonomics.


• Problem solver and works well independently and in a team environment.


• Investigate safety of work environment.


• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Must be able to travel to our different branches and corporate office.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.


• Company vehicle or vehicle stipend


• Paid time off and holidays.


• Professional development and training opportunities.


• Opportunity to work in a growing industry focused on sustainability and outdoor design.