The Safety & Compliance Manager is at the frontline of Human Resources, and plays a critical role in Safety. The Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines in the workplace. They play a crucial role in promoting a safe working environment by advising on safety measures, conducting risk assessments, and enforcing preventative measures. Their primary goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a cultu... more detailsre of attention to health and safety. This position works closely with multiple divisions to coordinate and create safety programs across all 85 C Stores, Warehouses, and Production facilities' This role is also responsible for leading the Compliance division, which includes our Workers Compensation program and Employee Relations.
Required Skills
and Abilities- General Knowledge of California employment laws and practices- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills, as well as organizational and analytical skills- Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities- Resolve issues by using judgement that is consistent with policies, practices, standards, procedures, regulations or laws- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and communicate with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment, with minimal supervision. Sense of urgency- OSHA certified preferred- Knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances on fire safety and prevention, loss control, hazardous chemicals, etc.- Team-oriented and results driven- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point.
Job Duties
- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation. Participates in the development and implementation of company wide safety programs such as lockout/tagout, fire protection, and other OSHA safety compliance programs. Create and update current Safety program and advise and instruct on various safety-related topics.- Participates in the development and implementation of department safety work order tracking and reporting. Initiate, organize, and track OHS training of all employees and managers, including all trainings/certifications for specific departments.- Oversee the entire Workers Compensation Process. Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker's compensation claims, while conducting risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures as necessary.- Conducts routine and follow-up environmental health, safety and hazard inspections of all 85 C Stores and facilities and responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, fire and smoke incidents, or unknown hazards; prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations.- Oversees the Compliance division, which includes Employee Relations incidents. Document, advise, and coach associates and management accordingly on various ER issues. Benefits:Medical, dental, vision and accident insurance, as well as company paid life and AD&D insurance .01(k) with generous matching and no vesting schedule. Sick leave and vacation. Employee discount. This position requires general office work with light physical duty, work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with occasional standing and walking. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
