Senior Safety Manager

About the Job

Sr. Safety Manager

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Safety Director

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 / annual

The Sr. Safety Manager is responsible for performing all Safety Department functions throughout the company under the general direction of the Safety Director. This role is an exempt-level, salaried position as it involves significant management and decision-making responsibilities. The job involves developing and implementing strategies, making important decisions about the company’s Safety functions, and exercising discretion and independent judgment. The Sr. Safety Manager oversees the organization and coordination of safety initiatives, training, policies, and procedures and assists the overall department's effectiveness and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that the company provides employees with a work environment free of recognized safety and health hazards.
• Regularly conducts site safety inspections and reviews of customer properties/facilities, and project worksites for safety, health, and risk hazards and reports findings to mid and senior-level management.
• Ensures that company employees are consistently working safely as per established safety rules and guidelines.
• Ensures that employees have the proper tools and equipment to carry out their duties safely.
• Provide First-Aid and/or Basic Life Support Care for sick or injured employees when needed.
• Ensures timely reporting of incidents and accidents through proper channels per protocol.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties, including gathering and analyzing data, data entry, and creating reports and spreadsheets.
• Supports/Conducts new hire onboarding and safety orientation training(s) as needed.
• Assists in preparing and presenting reports and statistical data relating to the Safety program.
• Understands both company and regulatory agency rules and regulations and can articulate clearly to employees.
• Conducts periodic vehicle and driver safety audits to ensure compliance with Fleet Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Collaborates in creating and maintaining company programs such as but not limited to: Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Substance Abuse Policies, COVID-19 Program(s), and Vehicle Operator Policies and Procedures.
• Orders and maintains safety equipment as needed or required for the region.
• Issues counseling and disciplinary action in collaboration with the Safety Director and Human Resources Department in conjunction with the employee’s direct supervisor on safety-related non-compliance activities.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Safety Director.

LICENSE(s):

• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must Possess a current, valid class C California Driver’s License.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction and/or General Industry Certification.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• 5 to 7 years of safety-related experience in construction and general industry settings or related fields preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction and/or General Industry Certification required.
• OSHA 500 Trainer Certification is preferred.
• CPR / First Aid Certified preferred but not necessary at the time of hire.
• Training Certifications for Forklifts, MEWPs, or other equipment is a plus, including Train-The-Trainer certification.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED Certification.
• College or University Degrees with an Occupational Health and Safety Emphasis are a plus.
• STS, CHST, COSS, COSM, or like kind of professional designation preferred.

SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Bilingual English / Spanish is required.

• Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective actions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Possess good organizational and problem-solving skills with little oversight.
• Must have the ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality,
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
• The employee will occasionally be required to use hands and fingers to manipulate small pieces and parts.
• Must be able to reach in multiple directions with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to climb stairways and ladders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Working conditions will consist of outside elements such as rain, cold, and heat as well as a temperature-controlled office. Noise levels will be moderate to loud depending on site conditions.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends when and if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new industry-specific software.
• Willing to travel, up to 10% of the time.

DISCLAIMER

The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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