Safety Supervisor

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.

The Basics:
Location: Melvindale, MI
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• A culture that appreciates Team Members
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Paid Parental and Uniformed Services Leave

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Works closely with Operations Managers and front-line Team Members in implementing all relevant portions of Savage’s S7 Delivery System.
• Works with Savage’s Service Support Center and Business Unit Leadership Team in the implementation of Savage’s overall Safety Strategy.
• Works with the Sr. Manager- SH&E to develop training materials and resources for all safety-related training and in some cases will lead instructor-led training courses.
• Utilizes the S7i system to update the SH&E and Training as needed. Owns the tracking of all regulatory, customer, Savage, and site-specific training.
• Ensures our newly hired Team Members are properly on-boarded and assigned a Mentor as part of the Short Service Worker program.
• Supports Team Members in following proper safety rules and processes by completing daily Savage observations, customer field audits, and verifying completeness of JSAs and adherence to work-permit processes.
• Works with and supports the Safety Specialist and Lead Safety Specialist program. Performs and follows up on safety inspections, safety observations, and audits operations.
• Leads Savage team on customer safety audits.
• Works with customer(s) to understand their safety expectations and ensure a "No Worry" relationship in the safety areas. Responds timely and professionally to all customer requests.
• In the event of an incident, assists the Operation Manager to ensure the safety of everyone involved, completing a thorough incident investigation, post-incident drug screening, completion of the Root Cause Analysis, and ensuring corrective actions are sustained to eliminate repeat events.
• Attends industry networking events, workshops, training, etc. to continue developing skills and knowledge related to SH&E.
• Works to identify and implement industry-recognized best practices.
• Participates in host-sponsored contractor safety programs and will serve on the customer’s Contractor Safety Committee.

Requirements to Be Successful in This Position:

• Maintains a current knowledge of rules, regulations, and compliance issues affecting the operation (OSHA, EPA, DOT, and FMCSA).
• Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the Savage System. Demonstrates by example the safety standards and values of Savage.
• Able to work as a team, building the Savage safety culture at the operation.
• Understands or has been exposed to contractor safety programs, basic safety training for hazmat and chemicals, and customer safety policies.
• Ability to work with and perform computer operations (MS Office Suite).
• Ability to analyze situations and data and make sound decisions.
• Set the standard for safety, professionalism, and performance.
• Has an “Ownership” spirit and can take projects and actions from the initial phase to completion.
• Treats people fairly with dignity and respect and has impeccable integrity.
• Embraces and teaches company culture.
• Willing to overnight travel (10% of the time)

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Previous PSM, refinery, conveyor, DOT, and heavy equipment experience
• A bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field is preferred
• 3 years of working experience in the industry
• SH&E certification preferred (ASP, CSP, GSP, STS, OHST, SMS)
• Ability to achieve ASP/CSP certification
• TWIC Card

Here Are Some of The Physical Requirements for This Role:

• Willing to receive hazardous material handling training, rail training, and general safety training
• In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)
• Must be comfortable working at heights, working on barges, and able to climb ladders above 200 feet
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Clean Shaven

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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