Safety Manager

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to support the Safety Director and Risk Manager in all safety, loss control, and risk management initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant work environment across the company. This includes maintaining company-wide OSHA compliance, identifying, developing, and implementing safety policies and procedures, and conducting comprehensive safety training programs with needs assessments and documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs, policies, training and procedures, KCI Safety Manual, to control losses and minimize risk in all operations of the company.
• Develop written site specific safety plan for each project, in accordance with KCI policy and any specific owner requirements. Assist Superintendent and jobsite personnel with implementation.
• Take primary responsibility for matters resulting from accident, injury or regulatory violation to minimize loss and exposure including accident/incident investigation and prompt, accurate, thorough reporting and direct management of claims.
• Coach and monitor employee behaviors to control losses and reduce risk via weekly safety meetings and regular visits to job sites to perform safety audits and provide guidance for needed follow-up.
• Inspect projects to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and recommend corrective or preventative measures where indicated. Should visit at least one (1) project daily.
• Perform safety ‘audit’ of each jobsite at least once a month. Document audit/inspection results and communicate back to Management and the project team. Ensure items deemed as needing attention are completed.
• Conduct periodic safety meetings at each jobsite in place of project Superintendent.
• Consult with all projects on potential hazards, safe use of equipment, crisis plan, and overall safety program.
• Review Superintendents daily Job Safety Analysis during jobsite visits to ensure accuracy, provide scoring and feedback for improvement in safety and production planning.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA, and any other agencies having jurisdiction over company operations.
• Develop required safety training for workplace safety as required by requirements of OSHA, DOT, and MSHA.
• Analyze and prepare written reports at least monthly to Management regarding trends, frequency, severity and status of prior losses.
• Review risks associated with projects/contracts prior to bidding.
• Compile and submit accident reports required by insurance carrier and regulatory agencies.
• Develop/oversee work plans/JHA's/site specific plans.
• Monitor “Light Duty” program with Operations Manager and Superintendents to ensure restrictions on injured employees are being followed.
• Participate in new employee orientation process.
• Develop programs and conduct safety training for field and supervisor employees.
• Establish and maintain workplace safety records including all OSHA required documentation and logs.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA required postings.
• Assist with the administration of corporate insurance program, including working with the insurance carrier to minimize lost employee time and unjust claims.
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation claims to ensure proper management of open claims and work with carrier to close claims as quickly as possible.
• Assist in communication of all accidents or near-missed with Insurance company, and work to ensure no-lost-time status for each accident.
• Work with KCI management to keep EMR at or below current level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health (Preferred)
• At least 10 years of experience desirable and strong background in commercial construction.
• This position requires a self-starter, someone who can operate autonomously
• Travel is almost exclusively within Missouri, virtually no overnight travel.
• OSHA 510 & 500 Qualified (Preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of employees.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; Excel, Word, Outlook.
• High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in OSHA and DOT regulations required.
• Thorough knowledge and background in the construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge and background in safety and risk management.
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out the duties described in this job description in an efficient Aligned with GRIT values.
  
  

Managed By

Director of Operational Safety

Physical Demands

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this role, employee will be required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Employee is occasionally required stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
  
  

KCI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, material status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protection veteran status.