Job Abstract

The MANAGER of OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH is responsible for leading the Safety function to align with and support operations and ensure that internal/external customer service expectations are fulfilled via a positive and compliant safety culture. The position shares ownership with all operational leadership to ensure a safe and compliant environment is in place and the appropriate occupational safety and health concerns are being identified and addressed swiftly and efficiently. The Manager will serve as a high level front-line and regional field consultation and subject matter expert focusing on collaborative solutions to ensure the above us accomplished in conjunction with behavioral based safety methodologies.

The position is also responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining safety programs built with the foundation of behavioral based safety in conjunction with the corporate Occupational Safety and Health team. Strong communication and collaboration with all associates and leaders to ensure safety needs are met is essential.

The safety-specific areas required for this role include but are not limited to: behavioral safety, occupational safety and health, process safety, product quality, powered industrial truck safety, fire prevention and training and development. He/she will work closely with the broader Enterprise Risk Management organization with significant collaboration with the entire Occupational Safety & Health team. The Manager will report to the Director Occupational Safety & Health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safety leadership and promote a positive safety culture in the assigned safety region while collaborating closely with operational and functional leadership regarding practices, policies and training.
• Focus messaging and training on the mindset of positively reinforcing SAFE behaviors and providing coaching and feedback for UNSAFE behaviors
• Conduct train the trainer courses for behavioral safety observations, coaching and feedback
• Analyze and interpret BBS Mobile Module leading indicators entered into CIP to proactively prevent incidents by partnering with sites to understand and utilize data
• Ensure safety compliance by rolling out and implementing corporate safety policies and standards to each location within the assigned region.
• Ensure safety training requirements are met by each location within the assigned region.
• Developing regular safety messages in conjunction with the corporate communications department as required.
• Providing reference materials and attending safety conference calls.
• Participating in site safety committee meetings at sites as requested.
• Participate in safety audits across assigned safety region, coordinate corrective actions with operation management, and provide notification of deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Ensuring the NFIBeSafeToday.com safety portal content is updated and relevant
• Partner with regional Safety Champions as needed in all of the above.
• Provide leadership during 5 Why root cause analysis within the assigned region:
  • Participate in safety investigations relevant to events occurring within the assigned region.
  • Ensure corrective actions entered in CIP are purposeful, complete, and implemented. Report all investigations and corrective actions to Director and regional leadership.
  • Ensure timely notification for all serious events is made to Director and company leadership.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Director on all OSHA agency level audits & activity within the assigned region.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Support, consult and work with Corporate, Divisional and Operational Leadership in driving behavioral and occupational safety programing. This position will support decisions on risk control related matters.
• External: Work with brokers, insurers, regulators, consultants on managing safety behavior and performance. Represent NFI within industry, peer groups and organizations.

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in safety, compliance, risk management or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in Facility and/or Safety leader
• Strong Computer application skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GMail, GoogleMeet for virtual training and ability to utilize Safety Management System
• High-level knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations
• Strong collaboration, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Must be results-oriented with the ability to drive continuous improvement within the Safety organization as well as the overall organization
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both verbally, non-verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Spanish is preferred
• Ability to travel at varying frequencies and work long, irregular hours as required based on business demand
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to use personal vehicle

We are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $90,000.00. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, targeted at 7.5%. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay.
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

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