Safety Manager

Peterson Cat has a need for a Safety Manager who will be based out of our San Leandro, CA location who will manage the safety program at all of our California locations. This position functions as a safety subject matter expert and has regional responsibilities. Provides oversight by directing, administering, and applying of safety programs for the Peterson portfolio of companies. Responsible for keeping the companies on track with corporate goals and within the guidelines of state and federal regulations related to safety issues. Refers and consults on matters when needed.

Job functions include the following:

• Responsible to oversee all aspects of occupational safety in designated region, implementing safety programs, ensuring compliance with government and industry standards, and communicating safety related matters to Director of Product Support Operations and other senior managers.
• Establish and maintain a safety presence by attending occasional safety meetings within region, mandated safety training and performing walk around inspections of all complex areas.
• Monitor safety regulations and advise management of regulation changes; work with others to integrate into business and operational policies and procedures.
• Develop, enhance, and provide dynamic training programs to ensure both optimal operational safety readiness as well as compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
• Provide guidance and technical advice to managers, supervisors, and field personnel tailored to individual safety needs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining statistical accident/incident rate and severity information for the business units as well as at the corporate level.
• Conduct comprehensive accident/injury investigations.
• Work with employees, managers, and Human Resources to help coordinate the process of collecting information, developing light duty work, etc.
• Conduct new employee safety orientation.
• Maintain facility emergency preparedness plan and conduct emergency drills.
• Work with Managers and Safety Specialists to develop annual goals.
• Work with and train Safety Specialists and Safety Coordinators to support management objectives.
• Provide corporate programs that ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA.
• Manage Peterson’s safety management system (EHSInsight).
• Ensures corrective actions and incidents are submitted and completed on time
• Calculate and publish safety metrics/reports
• Quarterly Safety Performance Reports (SPRs)
• Publish safety reports as needed for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and executive leadership
• Work with business units to have an effective incident reporting, investigation, and resolution process.
• Keep safety policies and standards up to date.
• Identify new safety policies and standards that need to be created.
• Maintain third party vendor safety reporting (ISNetworld, Aveta & Browse)
• Oversee regulatory inspection activities and manage appeals response to any resulting citations.
• Develop emergency preparedness and response programs for each facility.
• Maintain compliance related to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and HAZCOM (Hazard Communication)). This is a joint responsibility with the Environmental Compliance Manager.
• Maintain corporate safety records (i.e., initial as well as annual safety training, facility hazard and safety suggestion documents).
• Travel to branch locations up to 50% of the time, including overnight travel.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed for business travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Safety Professional credentials preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.