Safety Manager - Yorba Linda, United States - Rite-Hite

Description

Safety Manager

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity. We are currently seeking a Safety Manager for Yorba Linda, CA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Working with Corporate Safety Manager, HR, and Arbon leadership, develops annual EHS Action Plan for Arbon Equipment.

Facilitate leadership involvement and participation in the safety program through monthly updates on leading and lagging safety indicators. Assist leaders with incorporating safety into business planning and goals.

Analyzes individual accidents to determine root causes. Identifies possible corrective actions to prevent similar incidents in the future and communicates these to field management. Identifies potential safety violations that contributed to accident. Cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.

Analyzes overall accident history and trends of organization to identify problem areas and develops plans for improvement. Work with organization management to implement corrective action plans.

Analyzes overall vehicle accident history, company vehicle telematics software, and trends of organization to identify problem areas and develop plans for improvement. Work with organization management to implement corrective action plans.

Formulates general safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures to be followed by organization personnel in compliance with local, state, federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environment Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.

Develop and maintain a health and safety-oriented work philosophy among employees. This includes development of training materials, safe operating procedures (SOPs), job safety analysis, awareness building campaigns, and incentive programs.

Consults with local offices on design and use of equipment, shops, fire prevention and safety programs.

Carries out field safety audits of employees, job sites, and Arbon facilities. Communicates audit results to appropriate management personnel. Maintain audit database and tracks results of these audits for use in employee performance reviews and safety action plan.

Compiles and submits accident reports and 300A data required by regulatory agencies. OSHA 300 log completion for all Arbon office locations and districts and coordinates posting with field management

Oversees the administration of workers' compensation and auto claims. This includes developing systems for timely reporting, monitoring of post-accident drug and alcohol testing program, working with field managers on return to work/light duty programs to reduce or eliminate lost time claims.

Working with the insurance carrier to submit a work comp claim, manage the claim from date of injury until date the claim is closed, provide any information needed, control costs, monitor the claim file and ensure that the injured employee is getting the service they require from the claims adjuster.

Assists field personnel with contractor qualification reports and complete these reports as needed.

Assists field management on safety issues associated with subcontractors, customers, and general contractors. Work with customers to resolve safety issues, concerns, and develop corrective action plans.

Assist field management with customer requirements for any quoted or awarded jobs. This could include job safety analysis (JSA), site safety plans (SSP), risk assessments, and specialized safety programs and training requirements for the job.

Assists with 3rd party prequalification companies to help Arbon be customer ready. This includes safety questionnaires, written program submittal, insurance certificates, training assignments, and training qualifications.

Devises, supervises, and coordinates safety training and orientation programs or media for the Learning Management System (LMS) and with assistance from Regional Technician Trainers which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness. Monitor annual safety training compliance of field personnel. Conduct regular and best practice safety training as needed.

Get certified as an OSHA trainer and conduct OSHA 10 and 30 hour construction classes in the field as needed.

Work with outside vendors to determine the best quality product and control costs for safety-related supplies, PPE, annual crane, fire extinguisher, and service truck inspections, safety training, and security services for the districts.

Formulates general policies and procedures to be followed by organization personnel to maintain DOT compliance for company CMV drivers, non-CMV company drivers, and overall fleet safety. Monitors Auto Policy point system and identifies employees who require corrective action in this regard. Keeps track of company drivers and facilitates MVR review process.

This position requires frequent travel to multiple Arbon districts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however this position is responsible for work direction, advice and consultation specific to location safety activity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university; and three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires frequent overnight travel to field locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but is loud to very loud on job sites.

We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package. Interested applicants, please email resume to:

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.