Safety Manager - Minneapolis - Breakthru Beverage Group

Description

Time Type:
Full time

Remote Type:

Job Family Group:
Market Operations

Job Description Summary:
Promotes a safe environment by coordinating with local, state and regional safety groups and agencies.

Identifies safety and health concerns by surveying the operation, investigates violations and recommends preventive programs.

The Safety Manager is a consultant to senior operations & sales leaders in the state and is responsible to stay up-to-date on all OSHA, DOT and safety requirements.

Creates programs and/or project plans to comply with all regulations in the state. Responsible to ensure local resources are identified, trained and executing on all Safety related programs and policies. Manages the Workers Compensation claims and works to reduce the financial impact of claims in the state.

Manages and reports all company vehicle accidents and works with company insurance carrier to reduce the financial impact of claims in the state.

The position requires strong relationship skills to partner with senior leaders to implement and fund safety programs; coordinate alignment of company initiatives with the National Safety Director; and partner with HR leaders on and partners with HR on employee issues.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:
Safety Training –
Identify local operations and sales leaders for the local safety committee in the state.

Train each team member on safety responsibility.

Conducts monthly Safety Committee Meetings.

Coordinates and conducts monthly safety meetings for each division. Creates process to assigns safety training programs to the state for DOT and OSHA compliance.

Worker's Compensation

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Files and manages workers compensation claims for the state, required to know and comply with all state regulations and ensure compliance with federal laws interacting with WC law such as FMLA and ADA.

Conducts Accident Investigations.

Keeps a current OSHA 300 log thru out the year. Files the OSHA 300A report for each house at end of year.

Partner with WC insurance adjusters, HR, Legal to reduce financial impact of claims and return associates to work. Conducts quarterly reviews with the insurance vendor.

Liability


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Vehicle :
Files property, bodily injury and vehicle claims with insurance company for accidents with BBG vehicles. Conducts Accident Investigations.

Responsible to coordinate insurance liability program in the state to make sure all associates in driving positions have appropriate coverage.

Monitors MVR records of all associates in driving positions for violations, suspensions, revoked license, etc.
General Liability -Files property damage claims for Company Buildings and surrounding property.

Security –
Create, manage, and monitor security policies and procedures.
Work as a liaison with Federal, State and local Law enforcement and emergency services.
Investigate, document and maintain record of all incidents as it relates to security.
Administer and maintain security badge and entry systems for the properties.
Compliance –

DOT Compliance – Responsible to educate Transportation leaders on DOT reporting requirements and ensure systems are in place for DOT compliance.

Conducts a monthly review to assess DOT audit risk, puts plans in place to correct any risks identified and trains leaders.

Responsible to monitor Green Roads program and confirm unacceptable driving is addressed consistently. Registers for several Safety Webinars throughout the year to keep up to date on DOT compliance.
OSHA Compliance –

Implement processes in the state to comply with annual OSHA training requirements.

Ensure all markets are complying with the requirements and following the established processes.

Partner with leaders on OSHA investigations and respond to OSHA requests in the state.

Conducts quarterly warehouse inspections, identifies potential issues and plans corrective action with leadership.

Creates a first responder program, with CPR and first aid classes. Registers for several Webinars throughout the year to keep up to date on OSHA Compliance.

Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder's supervisor, may also be required.


Minimum Qualifications:
Associates and/or Bachelor's degree in related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and/or security of a business
Work experience implementing safety programs in fleet / operations environment
Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
Analytic and Reporting skills
Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment


Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
Occasional carrying, overhead reaching and lifting of 15 pounds to perform various duties
Occasional immediate reaching to perform various office duties
Occasional standing for short amounts of time to perform various duties
Occasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various duties
Extended sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstation
Minimal squatting or bending to perform various duties
Occasional Climb Stairs


Competencies:
Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Compensation:
$79,800 - $120,000 salary range

This position is eligible to participate in a bonus program. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually.

This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan

• Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available

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. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.