Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Ensure the highest level of safety and security for every employee of the organization.  Recommend strategies for eliminating or reducing risk to the organization.  Responsible for implementing and managing all aspects of the company Safety & Risk Management Programs including Safety, Claims Management, Environmental and Training.

 

Safety:

Ensure development of safety policies and programs focused on reducing hazards that will lead to reduced injuries and accidents.Work closely with Corporate Director of Risk Management and Western Region Safety Manager to Improve, Develop and Implement Corporate Safety Programs.Formulate and Implement Programs, Policies and Procedures to be followed by the company and our employees which will ensure compliance with Local, State and Federal OSHA Standards.Work with Operations Supervision to Develop and Implement Required Work Methods that ensure the highest level of Safety & Productivity.

 

Oversee Implementation of Training and Awareness Programs to ensure that all employees understand their roles and expectations with regard to the safety programs.Devises, supervises and coordinates training programs which will increase proficiency in safe work practices, promote safety consciousness, and motivate employee involvement, awareness, participation, ownership and compliance.Work with Corp. Director of Risk Management and Western Region Safety Manager to develop training programs for all levels of employee and management to ensure that everyone understands their role in and accountability for safety.Develop and implement job specific safety training for all key jobs within the organization.

 

Guides Operations Supervisors and Managers and helps them implement Company Safety Policies and Procedures within their operations.

 

Inspects and tours facilities on a regular basis to detect actual or potential hazards and to recommend appropriate corrective action to eliminate or reduce the hazard.

 

Develop and facilitate local safety committees. This entails providing them with appropriate information, ensuring that meetings are held regularly, ensuring that appropriate documentation is maintained, ensuring that corrective actions are taken on hazards identified, ensuring that every member participates.

 

Works hands on with the employees to ensure that Required Work Methods are being followed and to understand the issues and concerns of the employees.  Provides feedback and recommendations to senior management based on the issues and concerns of the employees.

 

Joint Accountability with the Division Management for all safety issues in the Northern California Division.

 

Work with supervisors and Operations senior management team to develop long term strategy for improving safety in the operations.

 

Responsible for reviewing every accident investigation to ensure that it is completed thoroughly and that root causes have been identified and corrective actions taken.

 

Conduct regular safety audits, coaching of employees, hazard assessments, etc… to identify and correct unsafe conditions and to improve adherence with preferred work methods.

 

Work with supervisors to provide ongoing safety training to all employees in the operations, including individual hands on follow up training and group training and discussions.

 Claims Management

Oversees the administration of the entire insurance program for the facility including Workers’ Compensation, Auto Liability, General Liability, Product Liability, and any other insurance requirements.

 

Implement corporate policies and procedures to ensure thorough investigation of every injury or accident.

 

Works closely with Operation Supervision to oversee and facilitate investigation of accidents and injuries and coordinates the preparation of material and evidence that might be used in hearings, law suits, and insurance claims.

 

Oversee claims follow up to ensure that they are performing to agreed specifications and are working in a diligent and professional manner to protect the interests of the organization.

 

Other Regulatory & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with D.O.T. regulations including drug and alcohol compliance, accident investigations, driver qualifications, driver training and other key compliance topics.

 

Oversee and manage MSDS program to ensure that information is provided to our employees and customers as required by the OSHA Standard.

 

Ensure compliance with all Permitting and Licensing procedures for the jurisdictions where we do business and ensure that annual updates are maintained.

 

Oversee all environmental testing and reporting.  Perform internal testing and documentation for self-monitoring reports.  Coordinate with outside agencies and consultants for other required testing and documentation.

 

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

5+ years Safety/Risk Management Experience

Bilingual in Spanish & English – Both Written & Verbal Perferred

Well Organized Proactive Self Starter

Competent in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word

Claims Management Experience a plus

Able to work well with all levels of the organization from drivers to senior management

Strong Working knowledge of California DOT, OSHA and EPA Regulations