Safety + Risk Manager

Description

About Morales Group: 

Morales Group is a nationally recognized Indianapolis based MBE staffing company. We draw upon the unique spirit and ability of a globally diverse workforce to enhance our client’s business agility, productivity and competitiveness. We believe we are here for a purpose – building better futures, one story at a time. Being part of our story means making the world better. Learn more: moralesgroup.net 

Why Morales Group?  

We want you to be part of our mission to build better futures. We believe in the relentless pursuit of growth and development of all our teammates. We show courage by communicating candidly and sharing bold ideas. We work humbly to create an inclusive and trusting community. And we are relentless in our pursuit of being a light to our clients and teammates. We stay gritty by embracing perseverance, resilience, and determination in overcoming challenges and achieving success together. 

If you are ready to jump on board with a high growth organization, Morales Group is the place for you. Join our globally diverse culture filled with deep camaraderie and passion for a bolder future. We need hungry, humble and people-smart leaders to help pave the way. 

The Position: 

The primary focus of the Safety Risk Manager is to guarantee the well-being of our team members, ensuring they return home safely to their families each day. This entails fostering a robust culture of safety throughout the organization and at our clients' sites, with a key emphasis on accident and injury prevention. Leading Safety Committee initiatives, the role involves driving organizational alignment and fostering innovation in safety practices. 

The Duties:  

• Review injury analyses and discuss with branch staff, working to identify internal and external modifications necessary to prevent future incidents.  

• Work with Sales and Operations team early in the sales process for higher risk or higher potential prospective clients to assist in identifying safety hazards, additional training needs, orientation/screening development, and client onboarding.   

• Develop and maintain relationships with risk management, safety, and/or training personnel within key Morales Group customer accounts.   

• Make risk mitigation recommendations as needed for clients, operations team members, sales team, leadership, etc. For example, evaluating and developing PPE requirements.  

• Develop goals and actions to correct negative trends and maintain positive trends.   

• Review, monitor and report trends in individual branch offices, clients, and industries regarding frequency and severity of injuries and accidents. 

• Act as a technical resource for safety-related questions and concerns for all Morales Group teammates.  

• Provide ongoing coaching and guidance for Morales Group internal teammates on workplace safety-related functions such as proper job hazard analysis, injury investigations, job description, and other Morales Group safety program requirements.  

• Identify high frequency/high risk Morales Group client locations and develop client-specific risk management programs based upon findings.  

• Conduct site evaluations (minimum 1/month or as needed).   

• Including a minimum of Accion Performance site evaluation once a month.  

• Manage “Safety Ambassadors Program” initiatives in efforts to keep safety top-of-mind every day.  

• Create content and lead monthly Safety Collaboration.  

• Evaluate and assist in the development of training and orientation materials for all teammates including new hire orientation.  

• Responsible for on-going education to obtain information for use in training programs, or to inform management of training program status as well as staying up to date on any laws.  

• Respond to and manage all OSHA and other regulatory inquiries into safety issues at Morales Group branch offices and customer locations (focus on year-end reporting).  

• Supporting Compliance Specialist with worker's comp case management.  

• Attend bi-annual risk assessment workshops. 

The Qualities:  

• Experience: 2-3 years with knowledge of workers' comp practices and OSHA standards and basic principles of safety/risk management.  

• Attention to Detail: They must be meticulous in identifying potential hazards and risks within the workplace or operational processes. 

• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data and assess risks is essential for developing effective safety strategies and mitigation plans. 

• Problem-Solving Abilities: Safety and risk managers should be adept at identifying problems and developing innovative solutions to address them. 

• Training and Education: The ability to develop and deliver effective safety training programs to employees is important for fostering a culture of safety. 

• Adaptability: Safety and risk managers should be flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances or emerging risks. 

• Lives out our core values daily.  

• Knowledge of Department of Labor Laws both Federal/State specific preferred 

• High School and Higher Education preferred 

Morales Group Benefits:    

• Health insurance – Medical, vision, dental and life insurance plans available.   

• Disability Insurance – Short-term and long-term coverage.   

• Paid Baby Bonding Time – because family is important.  

• Competitive PTO (Paid Time Off)   

• 401k Plan - for saving for the future.   

• Professional Development – From our Udemy partnership to monthly workshops to continuing education tuition reimbursement program – we believe in developing our team.   

• A culture of Giving Back – 16 Paid Volunteer Hours   

• Passport Program – we want to keep the team engaged in the culture we have built.   

What we value:   

Be Humble  

Show up with no Ego and serve others.  

Be Courageous  

Be willing to step out for what is right and use your voice.  

Be a light  

Shine bright when there is darkness.  

Be Gritty 

Stay hungry, overcome challenges, produce results  

Morales Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

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