Safety Operations Manager

JOB DETAILS

Shift 1st/Day Shift

Location In Office & In Field

Schedule To be provided by leader

Salary Range $80,584 - $137,236 Annually

JOB SUMMARY: Provide leadership, guidance, mentoring, training and direction to the company. Manage a team of safety supervisors to help minimize and/or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and financial losses within the operational areas of Empire. Working with operations, identify and evaluate potential hazards, activities, and events for potential situations.

Provide analysis and forecast for potential safety hazards and associated cost. Communicate Safety results, updates and recommendations to operations and team on a regular basis. Perform safety operational tasks as directed by Environmental Health Safety Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Mentors Empire’s managers and employees in their work areas to develop safe habits by working with them on facility, tooling, equipment, service trucks, and work processes.
• Assists EHS manager to plan and manage a comprehensive safety and occupational health program to eliminate or control risk of injury.
• Plans, implements, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the industrial hygiene, occupational health, and safety management programs.
• Working with Operational Managers, develop and lead EH&S facility strategies.
• Collaborate with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as the primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
• Identify, document, and monitor common safety/health/environmental hazards inherent in the organization's operations. Share these hazards with Operational leadership.
• Perform self-assessments of safety/health/environmental programs for compliance with company standards, government regulations, and adequacy relative to local conditions and establish standards for protective equipment (PPE) for all operations.
• Provides Operations Leaders and HR and Training Departments support in maintaining adherence with Empire Safety and Training Requirements, Corporate initiatives, Policies and Procedures
• Lead and facilitate the development and performance evaluations of the Safety Supervisors within the Safety Department.
• Cooperate with Risk Manager to establish an Incident Review Committee, collaborating as required in investigations related to incidents, losses and infractions, and associated workman’s comp claims and expenses.
• Working with HR, Marketing, and Operations, develop frequent communications and materials to increase employee awareness of Empire’s Safety Culture through a formal annual safety communication plan.
• Partner with Operations Management in understanding related environmental/health/safety requirements and their impact within operations.
• Partner with Leadership and HR in developing job tasks, JHA’s, and work activities for the control and prevention of job hazards, whether they are regulated by Government Standards [OSHA and MSHA] or not.
• Manage vendor/contractor on-site safety protocols, which includes chemical management.
• Identify, document, and monitor common safety/health/environmental hazards inherent in the organization's operations. Share these hazards with operational leadership.
• Create an environment of ownership and personal accountability where each person is responsible and accountable for their performance.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and strong cross functional communication to assist in the education and reinforcement of the foundational principles of the Empire Safety Culture.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of a wide range of hazards, controls, and safety assessment methods.
• Knowledge of physical, chemical, biological, and behavioral sciences, mathematics, business, training, and educational techniques, engineering concepts, and particular kinds of operations (construction, manufacturing, transportation, etc.)
• Familiar with State and Federal regulations, including CAL-OSHA, OSHA, and MSHA.
• Capable of analysis, synthesis, and recommendations.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and lead programs effectively and efficiently.
• Supervisory experience and leadership skills preferred.
• A high degree of competence in communicating in both written and spoken methods; with persuasion and influence.
• Must be action-oriented with a sense of urgency with energy and conviction to lead change and establish Empire's Safety Culture.
• Able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals using a degree of creativity and latitude.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies and use of all required safety equipment.
• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience in Safety.
• Must have a valid driver’ license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Business Management, or related field.

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 sit, use hands and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Employee is required to drive.
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position." A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

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 moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The roles and objectives of this job do not include setting corporate policy and does not constitute a managing agent of the company.

Empire Southwest is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here:

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Empire is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call us at 702-633-4545 or email us [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Empire Southwest is an EEO employer.

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