Corporate Safety Manager

About the role

The Corporate Safety Manager at Georgia Ports is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of GPA's safety standards, policies, programs, and culture. They provide guidance and recommendations to GPA staff and management, collaborate with police and port security, conduct audits, maintain safety knowledge, compile and analyze data, train employees, and lead investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and recommendations to GPA staff and management necessary for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of GPA’s comprehensive safety program.
• Collaborates with GPA Police and Port Security personnel to develop, implement, and management of emergency response plans to protect the employees and assets of the GPA.
• Maintains current and critical knowledge of industry safety standards including standards relative to the marine terminal environment and ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies and standards.
• Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data relating to exposure factors, accidents, and incidents for the purpose of identifying hazards and developing effective preventative measures.
• Coaches and provides guidance for GPA’s departmental safety management representatives to assist with the development and application of the organization’s safety control efforts.
• Provides safety training and orientation for management and employees as required.
• Maintains and updates GPA safety material and safety manuals.
• Aids in the investigation of industrial accidents to determine causation and develop preventative measures.
• Leads Risk Assessment, Root Cause, and Near-Miss investigations and directs corrective actions.
• Compiles, prepares, and presents safety performance metrics and reporting as needed.
• Schedules and leads staff and management safety meetings.
• Assists with the development of safety program promotion and incentive programs necessary to help ensure management and employee involvement with, and support of, GPA’s safety efforts.
• Develops, implements, and ongoing management of GPA’s safety-related communications and promotions.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements GPA’s management safety training program.
• Participates in industry-related safety committees in an effort to cultivate safety improvement in Georgia’s deepwater facilities.
• Works with internal and external partners to develop community-wide safety outreach programs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the marine terminal operations and freight transportation safety regulatory bodies.
• Ability to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive tactical and strategic safety program.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate projects required.
• Ability to work independently and prepare staff-level recommendations and/or presentations required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to exercise positive leadership with people required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes desired.
• 3 years of related work experience preferred.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Prior Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field preferred.
• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential required.
• Driver's License - Valid state driver's license required.
• Preferred Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Preferred Safety Management Professional (SMP).
• Preferred Associate Safety Professional (ASP).