Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all safety programs. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, reduces workplace incidents, manages risk, and prevents loss through strategic planning, effective training, and program implementation. It requires exceptional leadership skills and a proactive approach to fostering a safe and secure environment for all employees, customers, and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Create safety programs tailored to the organization's needs and risks.
2. Formulate detailed safety policies and procedures, including emergency response plans and training programs.
3. Roll out safety programs and policies across the organization, ensuring employee understanding and compliance.
4. Identify and analyze potential hazards, developing mitigation strategies to reduce risks.
5. Lead investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, or near-misses, including root-cause analyses.
6. Ensure prompt reporting and accurate record-keeping, developing and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
7. Design and deliver comprehensive training modules covering safety procedures, emergency response, and loss prevention techniques.
8. Regularly communicate and monitor compliance with safety policies and procedures.
9. Collaborate with department managers to ensure employees have and utilize the standard personal protective equipment (PPE).
10. Create and implement comprehensive emergency response plans, conducting regular drills and applicable testing to ensure preparedness.
11. Collect and compile data for safety prevention reports, ensuring timely submission to relevant regulatory agencies.
12. Perform systematic workplace evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with safety and risk mitigation standards and requirements.
13. Manage the workers’ compensation process to include claims, return to work, light duty, and other aspects.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitor updates in industry standards and regulatory requirements, updating organizational policies as needed.
2. Create appropriate stakeholder committees to enhance a safety and risk mitigation culture.
3. Collaborate with departments to ensure regular audits and inspections of equipment result in compliance with industry standards and requirements.
4. Promote a culture of vigilance and accountability through continuous safety and risk mitigation education and awareness campaigns.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
2. Proven leadership and team management skills.
3. Excellent communication and training skills.
4. Ability to analyze data and develop actionable safety and loss prevention strategies.
5. Must be 21 years of age.
6. Valid Oklahoma driver's license with a good driving record.
7. Goodwill considers this a safety-sensitive position with tasks or duties that could affect the employee's or others' safety and health.
8. Compliance with Goodwill's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Risk Management, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and risk mitigation, preferably in a retail or nonprofit environment.
3. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facilities for extended periods.
2. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
3. Ability to respond to emergencies promptly and effectively.