Safety Manager

Summary: Safety Manager is responsible for developing, planning and implementing safety and safety compliance programs to control risks, prevent losses and protect the personnel and assets of the Company.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 07:30 AM to 05:30 PM, 2 Saturday a month from 07:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type: Full-time

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to do the following:

• Direct Safety and compliance programs for MSI through effectively leadership.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Responsible for working with the Safety Director to design and direct programs to reduce accidents, occupational illness, and exposure to long term health hazards.
• Partner with operations teams to develop best practices and training programs.
• Plan and deliver training programs for managers and employees on relevant accident prevention and compliance programs such as: Lockout/Tagout, Ergonomics, PPE, fire prevention and protection, and Hazard Communication.
• Conduct analyses of incident causes and associated health hazards to be used to target specific prevention strategies and measure financial impact upon the Company. Prepares and maintains required documentation of incident reports, statistical analyses and other reports for use as required by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Administer the policies and procedures and manage staff relating to the Company’s Safety Program and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze, review, prepare and submit recommendations to the Safety Director and various leadership teams, for action plans to minimize company exposure to costs associated with Worker’s Compensation.
• Conduct worksite assessments to identify and evaluate safety and health risks, compliance exposures and management systems deficiencies. Develops strategies to reduce or eliminate these risks and exposures
• Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Five (5) plus years’ of safety and health leadership and management experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, procedures and practical application governing Safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrated experience leading or facilitating the development and implementation of business oriented projects.
• Ability to perform in a high pressure environment and/or crisis situation and render good decisions to resolve the problems, maintain safety and ensure adherence to Corporate Code of Conduct
• Ability to act as a managerial advisor on professional and technical issues related to Safety.
• Ability to deal in a high-pressure environment (occasionally in a crisis situation) and render good decisions to resolve the problems.
• Ability to travel to regional facilities for review, assessment and training needs. Travel up to 50% with first 2 months up to 75% of the time.

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here 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.
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk.
  
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.