Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety/environmental or related engineering discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in general safety and in working with fire protection equipment, Hazmat Response, Department of Transportation; prior safety management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA/Cal OSHA, hazard communications, accident Investigation and safety training methods.
• Knowledge of industry best practice regarding safety and environmental approaches with PSM RMP safety practices.
• Environmental experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Be a champion of the plant safety culture.
• Ensure facility complies with environmental regulations by identifying potential hazards, implementing preventive measures, conducting safety training, and monitoring environmental impact.
• Directs the safety programs for the site. Recommends the design and implementation of new programs to minimize company losses due to accidents. Measures effectiveness of programs.
• Lead the compliance with OSHA/Cal OSHA regulations. Inspect machinery, equipment and working conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA/Cal OSHA. Maintain OSHA/Cal OSHA file and support documents.
• Regularly inspects and reviews plant operations to assure compliance of all permits, operation, and equipment with state and federal regulations. Reports any potential violations and recommends corrections as needed.
• Analyze plant and companywide incidents and trends to assist in the reduction of exposures.
• Communicates safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring that all safety policies, procedures, and practices are reviewed on an annual basis, or as changes and updates are required by practices or regulation and are rolled-out in a timely manner.
• Conducts safety inspections and procedural audits in the field and have the skills, knowledge, and ability to take immediate corrective action if required.
• Ensure plant personnel training in areas such as: emergency response team, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
• Investigates all safety related incidents, reviews incident reports and completes necessary reports for insurance carrier, risk management system and corporate safety office.
• Support exposure reduction coaches in the ‘We Care’ techniques.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to leaders in a way that builds trust and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental experience is a plus.