Safety Manager

Job Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety programs at PACCAR Technical Center. The ideal candidate will have a combination of high-level technical experience and leadership experience with people and programs.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive safety program including prevention, inspection, investigation, and recording of incidents. Detect hazardous conditions, track and measure results and recommend, as well as implement appropriate actions.
• Provide leadership, training, and analysis to managers, and employees in the identification of potential hazards and accident prevention.
• Oversee the location's worker's compensation program, including investigations, reporting, and collection of information for claims management.
• Develop and implement preventive or corrective measures relating to processes.
• Working with the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) safety team, implement and maintain BEV Program safety requirements to include overall facility, storage and work-center safety.
• Implement BEV-specific safety training and technician certification.
• Participate in Risk Assessment and long-term safety projects, in collaboration with relevant managers and executives and Corporate Safety.
• Proactively streamline safety processes and automate as appropriate.
• Oversee the safety committee.
• Administer, create, and facilitate safety training.
• Develop, maintain and communicate the PTCs emergency programs such as emergency evacuations, ensuring proper training and certification.
• Maintain knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, applicable federal, state, and local laws. Coordinate with OSHA inspectors, fire department inspections, and PACCAR insurance carriers.
• Coordinate with local authorities to ensure compliance with state, local, or industry specific regulations. Assist in basic first aid treatment.
• Oversee the site DOT Alcohol and Drug program.
• Other duties as needed.
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related industrial safety experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA/general electrical systems as well as local regulatory agencies
• Ability to identify and employ effective safety solutions in PACCAR's business pursuits
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, implement, and monitor business processes
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to influence a safety behavioral-based culture
• Mechanical aptitude with an understanding of a manufacturing environment and equipment
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of PACCAR employees including senior management
• Ability to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health, or related field required.
• Master's Degree in applicable field preferred.
• Professional certification CSP or equivalent preferred