Industrial Relations Safety Manager

Warehouse Services, Inc. is currently seeking an Industrial Relations Safety Manager in Houston, TX. 

The Industrial Relations  Safety Manager is responsible for the administration and performance of the Industrial Relations program in the following areas:  Policies and Procedures, Safety, Environmental, Security, Personnel Requirements, Staffing and Training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for ensuring safe equipment and a safe, clean facility
2. Provide direction on all safety and health issues
3. Strong working knowledge of safety management systems, fire prevention and protection, emergency response management, and occupational health.
4. Facilitates and tracks all Safety Team activities and performance, Safety Incentive Programs, safety audits.
5. Conducts accident investigation and coordinates the Accident Review Board (ARB).
6. Provides information to top management on accidents, causes, and costs and recommends long-range accident reduction and cost containment objectives.
7. Performs, reviews and records checks on all fire exits, fire equipment, and fire signs; reviews relevant safety signage throughout the Company’s facilities.
8. Assists with performing safety audits.
9. Conducts and coordinates severe weather and fire drills.
10. Conducts health, safety and environmental training programs. Establishes and communicates safety policies.
11. Manage any potential issues relating to the facilities service provision, waste disposal, buildings, fire safety equipment, electrical testing, and safety audit non-compliances.
12. Conducts accident investigation and provides recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
13. Provides information to top management on accidents, causes, and costs and recommends long-range accident reduction and cost containment objectives.
14. Inspects facilities, machinery, equipment and personnel practices to identify potential safety and health concerns and hazards.
15. Acts as company representative in dealing with government agencies on safety and health matters. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes and rules including OSHA.
16. Stays abreast of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulatory agencies.
17. Familiar with CTPAT guidelines and ability to ensure compliance.
18. Responsible for Site Security and Emergency Response policies.
19. Enforce company policies and procedures.
20. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed; they are only the major duties

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have good written and verbal communications skills
2. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
3. Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards
4. OSHA 30 certification, other OSHA certifications are required
5. Extensive knowledge of fire protection and security systems
6. Degree in Occupation Health and Safety or a minimum 3 years experience in occupational safety field.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Prescription, Dental Vision, and 401K after 90 days of employment.
2. Profit-Sharing and 401K Retirement Plans
3. Performance reviews at 90 days, 6 months and then annually.
4. Free Life Insurance
5. Uniform Allowance
6. Paid vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
7. Steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
8. Educational assistance

Final candidates must posses a solid work history, pass pre-employment background and post offer drug screen/physical.