Regional Safety Manager

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Corporate Safety Manager, associates manage an assigned geographic region in the development, maintenance and administration of the Company's safety programs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; Advise management of applicable laws and regulations pertaining to safety compliance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Oversee/Implement the company Industrial Hygiene Program-Add


* Oversee/Implement the company Ergonomic Program


* Work with FM Global and locations for oversight of the risk management program


* Oversight of the hearing conservations and respiratory protection program vendors


* Assists in administering the company's safety programs


* Advises management on safety laws and regulations


* Assists in administering the company's safety sustainability management system


* Oversees safety compliance inspections, including conducting internal audits as needed for all aspects of the safety program, and serves as the primary contact with EPA and OSHA regulatory agencies.


* Monitors and reviews policies and procedures to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations; Makes appropriate recommendations for modification and/or inclusion as necessary


* Maintains safety governmental records; manages and administers the electronic record-keeping system for the areas of designated geographic responsibility


* Completes and files all required safety reports to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations


* Identifies safety training needs and ensures that appropriate training takes place


* Assists with the development of and implementation of EPA and OSHA written programs and updates as required


* Co-manages prevention activities and drills with the Facility Managers


* Plans the operating budgets each fiscal year for safety accounts


* Develops and implements safety communications, notifications, and campaigns


* Investigates and reports all accidents and incidents; works with facility management with issuing warnings per disciplinary procedures for violations of company safety procedures


* All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:


* Bachelor's Degree required; safety/OSHA safety or a related field strongly preferred


* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a responsible safety related position


* Preferred Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)-ADD


* Thorough knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local safety laws and regulations is essential


* Must be willing to travel up to 50% of time, potentially on short notice, which may include air travel


* Current Valid Driver's License


* Must be able to work with teams and work with minimal supervision


* Internal candidates will be an associate in good standing


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills


* Must understand ADVANCED S&H principles ...