Safety Director

Main Responsibilities

• Proactively participates in the design, development, review and implementation of policies, programs, processes, systems and governance that ensure safety compliance, continuous improvement, and performance.
• Participates in cross-functional teams in the development of safety programs and “toolboxes.”
• Reviews the implementation of technical programs for effectiveness with the ability to monitor understanding and implementation of programs.
• Interpret federal and state OSHA regulations, National Consensus Standards and apply them appropriately.
• Initiates and drives the development and execution of tactical and strategic initiatives to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks.
• Represents the company by interfacing with government regulatory agencies and works to resolve regulatory issues and risk mitigation of future issues.
• Must have previous experience with negotiating and/or proposing OSHA citation severity reduction.
• Monitor compliance to company safety policies and/or programs to reduce claim exposure and regulatory enforcement.
• Partner with legal and cross-functional departments on regulatory matters.
• Communicate regulatory updates to all stakeholders.
• Proactively work with DC Manufacturing leadership in the audit, identification, and action planning for identified opportunities.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and provides regulatory assistance, technical support and training to all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge, understanding, application, and implementation of safety programs, policies and workers’ compensation laws, risk management, and regulations and has ability to translate them into proactive, actionable processes, programs and practices which are clearly understood at all levels.
• Aid business leaders in their preparation of safety and health initiatives, budgets and prioritization.
• Train and mentor peers and leadership to enhance overall team productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Safety, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering or related field preferred.
• Advanced degree and/or professional certification (CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum 10 plus years’ experience managing safety for multiple operations and locations across multiple geographies.
• Experience interfacing with government regulatory agencies.
• Minimum 7 years of people leadership experience, direct and indirect.
• Strong working knowledge of all applicable statutes and regulations including OSHA, EPA, DOT, PSM/RMP.
• Well-organized, detail oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced technical writing skills to participate in the creation and maintenance of policies, procedures, and documents.
• Possess knowledge of content management systems and technical writing best practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of instructional design and content development preferred.
• Experience with claim financials and cost development required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.