Safety & Risk Manager

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing organization safety program to ensure safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
• Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
• Develops and manages risk management programs.
• Develops risk management and loss control techniques.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises employees within the department(s).
• Indirectly supervises employees within the department(s).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other skills required:
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills.

o Risk management and loss control principles and practices.

o Communicating complex and detailed reports and information.

o Commitment to excellence and high standards.

o Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.

o Excellent written and oral communication skills.

o Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

o Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

o Acute attention to detail.

o Detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.

o Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.

o Analyzing statistical and financial relationships in data.