Amerex- Health And Safety Manager

Overview

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for managing and directing the implementation of Safety Programs, including DOT compliance, OSHA compliance, workers' compensation program administration, and employee safety training.

Responsibilities

Manage safety compliance by implementing and supporting on-site safety and health programs through on-site training, performing on-site inspections, auditing safety programs, and making recommendations for corrective actions and tracking those actions to closure.

Conduct risk hazard assessments and incident investigations and implement safety corrective actions to control hazards identified during surveys.

Develop and implement annual Risk Reduction Plan to ensure risk hazards are eliminated or reduced.

Manage Workers' Compensation Program. Manage the WC Administrator for self-insured/self-administered sites.

Work with the TPC claims adjustor for claims. Manage and approve reserves for all claims and work with the Legal department to resolve and settle claims.

Manage DOT compliance by ensuring DOT drivers' records are accurate and complete, as applicable.

Ensure all DOT fleet vehicles are inspected annually as required and DOT inspection records are filed for easy access.

Work with Engineering on all projects to ensure safety standards are developed into plans from conception.

Develop and implement electronic Management of Change for all projects and track action items to closure.

Manage Contractor Safety Program to ensure all contractors meet Company guidelines and assist contracts in gaining ISN approval or completing facility approval when required.

Develop and implement Industrial Hygiene Sampling plan and ensure plan is conducted as required.

Analyze data to ensure exposures are controlled or develop plan to eliminate or reduce exposures.

Develop and deliver training programs involving health and safety.

Manages staff, including providing coaching and training, setting goals, evaluating performance, planning staff assignments and development, and making and approving people management decisions (i.e. recruitment, promotions, terminations, and salary changes)

Actively seeks opportunities to get employees engaged in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts.

Follow all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures.

Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or related area of focus.

At least 5 years of progressive Environmental, Health, and Safety experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of EHS regulations and requirements as well as ISO/OSHAS management systems required.

Demonstrated experience leading change management efforts affecting safety and environmental practices required.

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing practices, regulatory agency requirements and industry standards.

Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs.

Proven leadership and teamwork skills with demonstrated abilities to both work collaboratively and influence.

Highly effective written and verbal communication skill that can be used with people of various backgrounds, experience, and education levels.

Highly developed interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated highly effective presentation skills and training delivery skills.

Knowledge of federal/state/local safety and Worker's Compensation regulations is required.

OSHA 501, ASP, CIH, CSP certifications is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at a time