Occupational Health and Safety Manager - retail/distribution industry

Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Corporate Office - Tulsa OK

JOB SUMMARY:

The Occupational Health and Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all occupational health and safety programs as needed. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, reduces workplace incidents, manages risk, and prevents loss through strategic planning, effective training, and program implementation. It requires exceptional leadership skills and a proactive approach to fostering a safe and secure environment for all employees, customers, and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create or update safety programs tailored to the organization's needs and risks.
• Roll out safety programs and policies across the organization, ensuring employee understanding and compliance.
• Identify and analyze potential hazards, developing mitigation strategies to reduce risks.
• Lead investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, or near-misses, including root-cause analyses.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation cases in collaboration with the Human Resources team.
• Ensure prompt reporting and accurate record-keeping, developing and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Design and deliver comprehensive training modules covering safety procedures, emergency response, and loss prevention techniques using the LMS system.
• Regularly communicate and monitor compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with department and regional operations managers to ensure employee compliance.
• Oversee disposal of chemical substances according to safety guidelines.
• Create and implement comprehensive emergency response plans, conduct regular drills and applicable testing to ensure preparedness.
• Monitor updates in industry standards and regulatory requirements, updating organizational policies as needed.
• Collect and compile data for occupational health, safety and loss prevention reports, ensuring timely submission to relevant regulatory agencies including OSHA reporting for our locations.
• Perform systematic workplace evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with safety and risk mitigation standards and requirements.
• Provide direction and support to the employees and management team, fostering professional growth and promoting a safety culture.
• Manage and comply with OSHA regulations and logs and file logs annually.
• Perform related responsibilities and projects as assigned by executive leadership.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor updates in industry standards and regulatory requirements, updating organizational policies as needed.
• Collect and compile data for safety and loss prevention reports, ensuring timely submission to relevant regulatory agencies.
• Create appropriate stakeholder committees to enhance a safety and risk mitigation culture.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure regular audits and inspections of equipment result in compliance with industry standards and requirements.
• Promote a culture of vigilance and accountability through continuous safety and loss mitigation education and awareness campaigns.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and NIOSH guidelines and regulations and other relevant safety standards.
• Proven leadership, communication, and training skills.
• Must possess meticulous organization skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess the ability to work under pressure, continuously meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must work collaboratively with all levels and departments regarding initiatives impacting occupational health, safety, and environmental protocols, procedures, and culture.
• Ability to analyze data and develop actionable safety and loss prevention strategies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Compliance with Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, risk management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in safety, preferably in a retail, operations, or distribution environment.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification is preferred.

Spectrum Paint Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Experience in safety role.

Education

• High School or better

• Bachelors or better
• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals