Safety Manager

Position Summary:

The Safety Manager is responsible for managing the organization’s safety programs by developing, coordinating, and implementing occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization. The position formulates partnerships across the organization to deliver value-added service to management and employees that supports the business objectives of the company.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Develops and implements safety policies, programs, and procedures that are meant to ensure the wellbeing of employees, customers, and visitors.
• Develops, delivers, and tracks participation in safety training programs, educating employees on safe working practices, appropriate equipment operation, and emergency procedures.
• Develops workplace inspection policies; schedules and oversees inspections that identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements.
• Investigates incidents or accidents, gathers and analyzes statistics, and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Documents and investigates accidents or injuries, provides records or evidence as required during lawsuits or legal proceedings, and implements corrective measures meant to reduce future risk.
• Prepares and submits accident reports in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with the company’s insurance carrier on property, auto, and workers’ compensation claims to ensure accurate reporting
• Creates reports as requested.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, rules, regulations and standards, including OSHA and MSHA
• Ensures that material safety data sheets (MSDS) are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in occupational health and safety
• Assists with developing, coordinating, and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the area of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both internally and externally, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and achieve goals with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with MS Office, with an emphasis in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong problem-solving skills; has the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred

Experience, Education, & Licenses:

• Occupational Health & Safety, 5 years of experience required
• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, (MSHA) standards and (FPP) standards.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured by company's auto-insurance policies

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, unassisted, at times
• Overnight travel required 50% of the time

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

We’re an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation both for our employees and applicants. We make all employment related decisions on the basis of an individual’s qualifications and job performance. We recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, and make compensation decisions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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