Job Details

Position Overview

The responsibility of the Risk and Safety Manager is to ensure everyone in the company complies with health and safety laws. You will also be responsible for maintaining policies and programs that will create and embody a culture that drives a safe workplace.

The goal is to ensure the workplace meets all legal expectations and actively supports occupational health and safety. This role reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace that are compliant with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, NSC, etc.)
• Occasionally visit job sites to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment, and materials – including Material Safety Data Sheets
• Maintain annual labor law postings as mandated by compliance agencies
• Review all incidents (including near misses) and accidents to document the follow up of safety
• Report, Update and maintain the W/C employee incident reporting alongside with the HR Manager
• Implement E-driver file management via Safety-First site
• Update and maintain Safety First Site
• Conduct accident investigations as needed
• Survey employees, post-accident, to ensure proper recommendations are submitted and added to the safety plan of action
• Attend quarterly claims review and internal information to show improvements since claim
• Prepare internal reports on a monthly basis reflecting our safety and risk metrics
• Continue communication with employees who are actively not working due to a workplace injury to minimize risk and demonstrate company values
• Evaluate and recommend solutions for opportunities gathered from the data directly related to safety in the employee survey
• Organize, maintain, and follow-up on the 52-week safety topic plan
• Add training information as it relates to safety in the appropriate tool (such as the HRIS, etc) and update best practices to reflect the location and update
• Recommend and maintain policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Prepare training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Work with and oversee the QC/ Safety inspectors to review, revise, and maintain the quality and safety inspections to observe and report possible quality issues as well as unsafe conditions
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics
• Working with Safety Director to formalize the safety plan including all OSHA requirements, best practices, and allocated budget
• Create and maintain employee wellness plans including working with the HR Manager during benefit strategy meetings and coordinating wellness fairs
• Conduct Safety trainings
• Establish key drivers of safety by using risk analysis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in Human Resources or Safety
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines (preferred)
• Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment (preferred)
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal abilities, and organizational skills
• BSc/BA in safety/ HR management or relevant field
• Ability to obtain the 30-hour OSHA Certification
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to different accounts around South Florida
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to speak publicly and present training in an engaging fashion

Working Environment

Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds or more. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather (heat or cold), wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, heights, confining work space, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability