Regional Health and Safety Manager

Responsibilities

• Create a safety culture for all Medisca sites by maintaining the company’s safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) rules and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and update Medisca health and safety policies in addition to any SOPs that covers safety topics to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Communicate new policies effectively to all levels of the organization and ensure understanding and adherence.
• Maintain meticulous records for OSHA compliance and manage workers compensation claims in collaboration with Director of Operations and People and Culture.
• Handle all OSHA sites related issues such as inspections, yearly reports, job site posters, citations, hearings.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and hazards.
• Design and deliver comprehensive health and safety training programs for all sites employees.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and incorporate relevant updates into training initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the site safety committees (Physically or Virtually), and provide recommendations, clarifications, or training regarding any safety topic and expectations.
• Establish and lead incident response and investigation procedures.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Stay abreast of relevant health and safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with established health and safety protocols.
• Develop and implement sites emergency response plans.
• Coordinate drills and exercises to ensure readiness in the event of emergencies.
• Communicate health and safety updates to employees and management.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on health and safety performance.
• Recommend to Director of Operations and People & Culture disciplinary actions against safety policy violators.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify areas for improvement in health and safety performance.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall safety culture.

Qualifications

• Five (5) to seven (7) years in a health and safety leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., CSP, CIH) is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and persuade employees to follow his/her example in the areas of safety, health, and the environment.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel) required.
• Excellent communication skills: Fluent English (oral & written) required.
• Ability to speak other languages, German or French is a plus.
• Proven abilities to apply good judgement, ethical practice and decision-making skills.
• Detail oriented, ability to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel globally to our facilities, approximately 25% of the time.

Pay

$109-115k annually

Schedule

Full time positions - 40 hour work week