Corporate Safety Manager

About the Role

The Network Safety Manager assists, plans, and implements safety policies and procedures in accordance with Kenco Safety Philosophy and in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including but not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations and other areas to build support for safety initiatives while setting clear expectations and timelines for all assigned facilities.
• Work collaboratively with different groups and divisions to advance safety efforts.
• Develop and implement tools to demonstrate safety performance and clearly show areas of deficiency.
• Drive accountability at all levels of management.
• Lead and develop safety, security advocates (SSA) with varying skill levels toward the common goal of improving safety.
• Provide overall safety support for assigned facilities.
• Audit and review assigned facilities to ensure compliance with all OSHA and internal requirements.
• Facilitate implementation of corporate initiatives, strategic objectives, and policies to ensure compliance, standardization, and execution.
• Interface with local regulators (OSHA, DOT) on audits, inspections, and support sites on follow-up/resolution.
• Support investigations into all accidents, environmental incidents, and near-misses, ensuring root-cause analysis is completed and corrective actions identified and closed.
• Oversee safety data required by State and Federal agencies.
• Coordinate safety training requirements and processes along with corporate to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Develop systems to support safety Best Practice sharing within assigned sites.
• Work with Corporate Risk Management in preparing applicable EH&S reports as necessary, including Tier II, Biennial Report, and other applicable reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with at least 3 years in warehousing/distribution facilities preferred.
• CSP, CSHM, or other certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, OSHA, and EPA laws/regulations.
• Power Industrial Truck Trainer (stand-up, reach, and sit-down) required.
• Excellent written and communication skills, leadership skills, and a comfort level with change.
• Understanding of OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory requirements.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and identify possible solutions.
• Ability to lead others, motivate, coach, and identify development opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to work constructively under stress and pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet specific goals and deadlines.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions without compromising safety.
• Understand and execute Lean or Six Sigma concepts within a functional group or packaging site.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to recognize and make recommendations regarding ergonomics in the workplace.

Competencies

• Business Acumen: Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact: Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team.
• Leading People: Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.
• Managing Transitions / Change Management: Effectively plans, manages, and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives.
• Strategic Agility: Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.

Travel Requirements

This position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment).
• Employer Paid Holidays - 10 days.