Safety Compliance and Training Admin

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Overview:

The Safety Compliance and Training Administrator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of safety and employee training across six locations. This role ensures that the dealerships comply with OSHA regulations, implement effective safety protocols, and deliver consistent training programs. The SCTA will conduct safety audits, track incidents, and address any safety concerns, while also developing and coordinating training programs for ongoing staff development and compliance training. The position requires close collaboration with each dealership’s leadership team to ensure smooth operations across all locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall, responsibilities include keeping up-to-date on OSHA regulations, recordkeeping, safety administrative tasks, and leading meetings.

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs across all locations to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Conduct regular safety audits and provide reports to senior management. Ex: sign audits, PPE audits, walking surface, etc.
• Identify safety hazards, analyze risks, and take proactive measures to mitigate potential incidents.
• Manage employee safety training, ensuring all staff are up-to-date on safety protocols.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs for the continuous development of staff at all levels.
• Work with dealership leadership to address any safety issues and implement corrective actions.
• Track and report on safety metrics and training effectiveness.
• Develop and update training materials and safety documentation for all locations.
• Monitor the performance and safety compliance of employees through evaluations and feedback.
• Assist management in completing worker’s comp paperwork and provide necessary training.
• Develop procedures for reporting incidents such as close calls or hazardous situations
• Be the point of contact for regulatory bodies and inspectors
• Stay up-to-date on changes in health and safety legislation and industry standards
• Ensure all necessary equipment is available, properly maintained, and in good working order

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2-4 years of experience in safety or employee training, preferably in automotive or retail.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Basic understanding of safety compliance and training best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience managing training for multiple locations is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walking, standing, and navigating different work environments, including service bays and repair shops
• Occasionally lifting and carrying items 25-30 pounds
• Bending, stooping, or kneeling may be necessary to inspect work areas, equipment, or to address potential safety hazards
• Use of stairs or ladders
• Good visual and auditory acuity is necessary for conducting inspections, identifying potential safety hazards, and communicating effectively with employees
• Travel between locations

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role involves spending time in various settings, including office spaces, service bays, repair shops, and outdoor areas like parking lots and vehicle display areas. The environment can vary from quiet office settings where administrative tasks are completed, to more active and potentially noisy areas where inspections and safety audits are conducted.

The Safety Compliance and Training Administrator will regularly interact with employees across different departments, from service technicians to sales staff, which may require adapting to different work cultures and communication styles. The role also involves frequent travel between locations, meaning the Administrator must be comfortable with both indoor and outdoor conditions, sometimes in varying weather.

Overall, the work environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, ensuring that safety standards are consistently upheld across all dealership locations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in the position. Employees will be required to follow any other legal or ethical job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. JC Lewis Motor Company has an “at will” relationship with employees.