Safety & Risk Mitigation Manager

Overview/Function

Overview/Function: The Safety & Risk Mitigation Manager (Partner) is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s EHS program, championing a safe and healthy work culture while mitigating risk in the areas of employee safety, regulatory compliance, and workers compensation costs. They are a key resource and business partner, providing SME guidance and leadership to assist organizational compliance with EHS related rules and regulations.

• Develop and oversee procedures and programs which maintain and reinforce a culture of health and safety. Drive towards EHS excellence, providing long-term strategic leadership and guidance to company stakeholders.
• Manage employee safety, environmental and fire protection, and product safety. Identify and assess safety risks to employees and the company, establish safety programs to mitigate risk exposure, prevent accidents, and create contingency plans where applicable.
• Recommend solutions and preventative measures.
• Develop and maintain facility safety policies and procedures. Conduct related safety awareness training. Utilize safety committee(s) to help build/maintain culture.
• Lead and oversee related programs to assure EHS regulatory compliance. Act as corporate liaison for appropriate regulatory and governmental visits, compliance queries (i.e. OSHA, EPA, other state and federal agencies), and permit applications.
• Maintain and update proper documentation (i.e. environmental permits and reporting, safety training records; governmental licensing, filings, and reports; etc.). Ensure all reporting requirements are accurate and up-to-date.
• Manage workers compensation program including incident reporting and return-to-work process. Maintain and update annual OSHA 300 log. Collaborate with workers’ compensation vendors and develop strategies for ongoing treatment and injury prevention. Analyze claim loss history and develop strategies to improve rates.
• Conduct incident investigations and follow-up activities (i.e. training, reporting, etc.).
• Manage company DOT-mandated licensing, testing, training, and MVR verification. Oversee driver expirations, renewals, and insurance requirements.
• Oversee company DOT and non-DOT drug testing program.
• Conduct regular facility site consultative audits to identify key successes and general opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate driver files and safety compliance.
• Work with leadership team on facility disaster, environmental response program, and inclement weather planning.
• Provide and communicate various safety reports.
• Provide leadership and guidance to business leaders on safety issues.
• Other duties as required.

Experience &

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety and health, with 8-10 years of progressive safety-administration experience. (Additional related safety experience may substitute for education.) Safety certification preferred.
• Previous experience and working knowledge with OSHA laws is required. Quality and Safety ISO systems background is highly desired.
• Experience with DOT-driver compliance is essential.
• Safety/Regulatory compliance experience, manufacturing background, and environmental compliance experience is ideal.
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills. Must be able to effectively lead others without having direct management oversight.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Experience developing and managing an IMCR (Incident Management and Crisis Response) plan for potential crisis incidents.
• Ability to respond promptly and appropriately in emergency situations. Previous emergency response experience is needed.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Effective trainer and presenter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent team-player; strong ability to effectively interact with multiple departments while not having direct management oversight.
• Strong problem resolution and analytical thinking skills.
• Employee and customer-focused.
• Ability to analyze and effectively solve complex problems, while under stressful situations.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to…