Safety Manager

Position Summary:

The Safety Manager is responsible for creating, implementing, and updating all safety, health and environmental plans, procedures and training that directly affect a facility of up to 150 personnel. Must ensure safety compliance with all local, state, federal requirements. The position will report directly to the Vice President of SHEQ with a close working relationship to the Vice President of MAS. The position directly supervises one to two Safety Managers.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create, update and implement safety programs and procedures for the facility which ensures compliance with all local, state, federal, requirements.
• Create and implement a comprehensive facility safety education and training program designed to protect the safety of personnel in various working environments.
• Maintain safety reporting systems, and ensure compliance with the latest governmental, industry and corporate safety initiatives.
• Coordinate with all corporate, local, state, federal, safety-related entities to ensure timely updates to policies and procedures. Investigate all safety-related mishaps in a timely manner and appropriately report in compliance with all corporate, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Conduct and oversee facility safety, health and environmental audits, creating documentation/reports, and publish findings and recommendations in a timely manner.
• Manage storm water discharge permit applications and storm water pollution prevention plans as well as maintain SPCC and Federal, State, and Local Response Plans.
• Responsible for supervision of one to two SHEQ Managers
• Maintain and promote professional business relationships with all MAS clients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong communication skills. Must be able to comfortably speak in front of large and small audiences during safety education and facility inspections.
• Ability to deal effectively with people and resolve conflicts and problems.
• Ability to identify possible root causes of problems and develop and implement corrective actions for resolution of problems.
• Ability to make decisions and/or take action based on logical assumptions derived from factual information gathered.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Successful completion of background check and post-offer and random drug screens.
• Ability to speak and understand English (Spanish speaking is a plus).
• Ability to work with others, and take direction from supervisor(s), focused attention on details, and follow work rules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• 5-10 years’ experience in safety, health and environmental management field required
• Experience with direct employee supervision
• Experience in development and implementation of safety, health and environmental programs and systems
• Current OSHA 500 certification preferred
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications preferred
• Demonstrated safety industry leadership
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local/City occupational safety, health, waste, storm water, air, and wastewater regulations.
• Technical experience in evaluating multi-media environmental regulations and developing company-specific procedures and guidelines that meet the intent of those regulations.

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