Health & Safety Manager

About the Role

Arcosa Shoring Products makes trench shoring equipment for the construction industry. Our dedicated team builds high-quality trench shields and shoring products that are made to last. In this role, you will manage safety and risk associated with business and company operations at multiple locations in Michigan and Houston, TX. This position ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local safety-related regulations. In a proactive manner, the Manager plans, directs, and implements the company's safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and injury/accident-free environment.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with plant management, plan, lead, and participate in plant safety meetings.
• Conduct and oversee safety audits of all locations and determine corrective or preventative measures; assign responsibility and follow up to ensure implementation.
• Develop and conduct training sessions on site-specific safety and health programs.
• Perform and oversee the investigation of accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions.
• Ensure compliance with Workers' Compensation, including working with the Risk Management team, third-party administrators, and legal counsel to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.
• Plan and implement programs to train supervisors and employees in plant safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques, and fire prevention for the plant and office areas.
• Manage all EHS continuous improvement initiatives relating to OSHA, EPA, and best management practices.
• Develop a facility-specific strategic plan to create a positive safety culture that supports the business unit's safety goals and initiatives, fully supported by plant management.
• Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment, and schedule maintenance to ensure safety.
• Frequently communicate with business leadership and corporate safety to keep them apprised of pertinent issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, or related field.
• 5-8 years of manufacturing experience with 3+ years of experience within safety.
• Knowledge of and compliance experience with:
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Workers Compensation regulations
• Strong communication, presentation, training, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Focus on proactive, leading indicators for safety performance.
• Up to 50% overnight travel required.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret safety and health data.