Safety Manager

Responsibilities:

• Drives the development, implementation and continues improvement of the safety programs. Establishes policies and procedures; provides necessary related training and education on safe standards of work; provides clear direction, analysis, and communication and guidance as related to safety and health principles.  Acts as expert, conducting research, consulting, and advising managers, supervisors and associates on Safety and Health related matters.
• Leads safety efforts. Implements safety training programs that are designed to reduce or eliminate industrial incidents and reduce costs.  Conducts incident investigations and drivers corrective action.  Establishes and implements safety goals and objectives based on statistical data, trends and results.  Evaluates progress of goals and adjusts programs accordingly to ensure achievement/compliance.  Recommends, creates, communicates and updates safety policies and programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Supports the Safety Committee. Oversees the safety audit program which monitors and audits safety practices, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.  Responsible for conducting physical inspections of locations and offices spaces on a routing and random basis and evaluating and recommending policies and procedures to improve the quality of the workplace.
• Partner with all Reeb locations leadership to establish priorities and develop, implement and continuously improve the Health & Safety programs and performance.
• Establish facility goals, monitor program effectiveness, provide data and progress reports to management and provide support to various departmental managers to ensure timely and effective closure of corrective actions
• Works closely with Human Resources with all security matters.
• Develops and implements processes to minimize waste and environmental risk. Develops and provides resources to aid the manufacturing facilities in ensuring environmental compliance, such as the internal company guidelines/standards.  Documents, completes, and files annual environmental reports in a timely manner.  Leads and supports our recycling and energy conservation program.  Increases employee awareness of all environmental activities.  Provides environmental training, as necessary.
• Assist HR on workers comp program. Works closely with the Attorney and Human Resources staffs to monitor and assure compliance with the Americans and with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act, as well as any other laws, regulations and policies.  Oversees and coordinates efforts and company’s workers’ compensation 3^rd party administrator.  Provides clear direction, analysis and communication to manage claims, facilitate their closure and expedite the associates’ return to work.  Coordinates with applicable outside agencies and resources.  Facilitates company representation in applicable legal proceedings.
• Identify and monitor applicable H&S regulatory requirements, industry best practices and develop and implement facility compliance strategies. Ensure operation management is informed of all potential impacts, and periodically monitor performance against regulatory requirements, best practices and company specific H&S objectives.
• Manage facility regulatory and internal inspections/audit and associated corrective action plans.
• Develop and provide necessary H&S training (regulatory, management systems, etc.) for facility management and line employees
• Oversees waste disposal programs and partners with the purchasing department on the SDS program
• Other duties as assigned.

 SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of 7 years in safety management within the manufacturing environment.
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to develop strong relationships with all levels of the organization to effectively drive success of programs. Ability to create and deliver safety and environmental training.  Leadership and management skills
• CSM is a plus

Computer Skills:  MS Office (excel, word, power point) E-mail Internet, CAD software

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required for insurance purposes, up to 50% travel required.