Safety & Fleet Program Manager

Annual Salary: $85,000-$95,000 + Car allowance.

Summary:

The Safety & Fleet Program Manager will be primarily responsible for providing risk, safety, and loss prevention support services. This role is also responsible for ensuring the company is in compliance and adheres to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) & Department of Transportation (DOT). Ultimately, this position is responsible for seeing the overall integrity and quality of all Acme's safety protocols and assists in developing a safety culture of understanding injury and incident preventions.

Responsibilities: Duties

• Actively engages with leadership and employees to develop and understanding and buy in of a safe work force;

• Responsible for assisting with the inspection of branches and worksite conditions to determine if hazards are present and work with stakeholders to establish procedures and policies to mitigate those hazardous situations;

• Responsible for researching, advising, assessing, and consulting with employees and Managers on safety, health, and loss prevention; advising on safe work methods and practices and the elimination of environmental hazards;

• Responsible for reviewing, assessing, developing and facilitating safety plans and written programs to train, bring awareness to, and ensure compliance with company programs such as:

• IIPP program;

• Housekeeping program;

• Driver safety program.

• Responsible for reviewing and assessing accident/incident reports; responding to accidents and/or injuries; and managing the paperwork related to a workers compensation claim;

• Monitor and assist in enforcement of driver and fleet regulations to ensure compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT, as well as state and federal level requirements);

• Responsible for conducting all tasks associated with Driver Qualification Program:

• Driver Eligibility-Driver applications, medical cards, physicals, annual driving records,

• MVR reporting, etc.

• Working with Management, assists with developing driver training in the following areas:

• Safety training, DOT regulations, Hazmat training, etc.

• Responsible for reviewing and meeting all state and federal safety standard requirements for record keeping. Specifically submitting any government related safety reporting such as the OSHA form 300;

• Responsible for conducting and submitting all other safety related reports to related government agencies;

• Responsible for ensuring first aid and CPR certifications are scheduled annually and executed upon;

• Responsible for developing content and facilitating monthly safety committee meetings;

• Responsible for ensuring that all Acme branches have appropriate documentation per city and state regulations; including the past three years of fire alarm and sprinkler inspections, city specific permits, etc.

• Timely processes, analyzes and reports out on Safety KPIs

• Able to travel to all Acme locations throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

Skills: Technical Qualifications/Experience:

• 5 years in a safety or risk management position;

• Experience of federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations including knowledge of federal and state OSHA requirements:

• Multi-State experience preferred

• Distribution/Warehouse knowledge preferred

• Experience of DOT regulations and transportation safety;

• Experience in implementing safety programs

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint;

• Experience in performing safety inspections and familiar with hazard identification;

• Ability to present information in classroom or conference call setting;

• Able to effectively train, influence and motivate employees;

• Able to analyze and validate data in a detailed method;

• Able to develop and execute a strategic plan that includes measurable goals;

• Preferred: OSHA Competent Person Certification.

Traits: Behavior & Competencies: Results

• Communication- Has an observable friendly and positive attitude when interacting with employees, managers, customers, and vendors. Is able to clearly communicate Safety information so that employees better understand Safetys purpose policies and practices. Is also able to consider timing and content when communicating and shares information in a thoughtful way rather than spontaneous manner.

• Consultation-Helps address challenges related to workplace safety, training & development needs, hazard identification and accident and injury prevention. Is able to consult and act with integrity, professionalism and actively engages with leadership and employees to develop and understanding of a safe workforce.

• Relationship Management- Is a trusted resource who is able to maintain positive, productive relationships (and help others do the same) with all levels of the organization. Is able to recognize human dimension and manage multiple personalities well, while inspiring others to work better and be better.

• Expertise & Ethics- Is able to develop, maintain and execute sound policies, practices and procedures. Is able to serve the Safety and Compliance role and the company with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensures that decisions are transparent and fair, holding themselves, employees and the company accountable for their actions.

• Business Acumen- Has a deep understanding of Organizational safety culture. Is able to bring unique business perspectives to the team and think strategically, understanding the vision and goals set forth from the company.

• Dependable & Reliable: Is reliable and trustworthy. Regularly completes all duties and goals with minimal supervision. Is punctual and meets work attendance and deadline requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Must function well in an office environment and warehouse environment;

• A significant amount of tasks performed at a computer terminal and consistent phone usage.

• Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 50 pounds, as required by the job.