Manager of Safety and Risk

Manager of Safety & Risk, Ground

Annual Compensation: $90,000 - $95,000 DOE

* Remote with 50% travel*

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The Manager of Safety & Risk’s role is responsible for providing operational and analytical support in the strategic development of GMR’s Safety Management program. This role will be responsible for the planning, implementation and on-going management of all risk and insurance related matters within the organization to ensure optimal coverage and structure in accordance with the company’s risk appetite.

• Effectively manage direct report(s) in their duties, while accomplishing expectations of this manager role.
• Analyze and identify opportunities to enhance the auto, general, professional and workers’ compensation safety programs, and lead the implementation of the programs.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures to optimize productivity, effectiveness and support for current risk management best practices and company’s risk tolerance.
• Design, draft, and coordinate risk assessment reports that clearly articulate operational risks and controls in accordance with the insurance program.
• Assess, develop and implement compliant Occupational Safety programs with Local, State and Federal regulations.
• Provide the necessary support for all employees at GMR to succeed in their safety objectives. Create training plans to ensure development, strength and integrity of the group.
• Develop a program of safety accountability for all levels of the organization.
• Establish, review and make appropriate adjustments to the operational policies and procedures to enhance environmental health and safety.
• Conduct safety inspection audits each month, ensuring that state and federal requirements are met and maintained.
• Establish and maintain occupational safety training programs for all levels of the company such as New Hire Orientation, Forklift, First Aid/CPR, AED and Bloodborne Pathogens, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Emergency Planning and others as needed.
• Establish and maintain company and OSHA standards for personal protective equipment.
• Set protocols for investigations for incidents, accidents and near misses then ensure solutions are communicated.
• Compiles and submits reports required by company management, regulatory agencies and insurance companies.
• Engage in all aspects of corporate risk management including analysis and implementation of financial risk and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and manage risk management operational budgets and monitor their performance to determine variances between budgets, standard costs and actual costs incurred.
• Develop, implement and maintain Safety Promotion Programs.
• Maintain liaison with local, state and federal agencies.
• Ensures the highest levels of Occupational Safety, emergency preparedness, and quality leadership through implementation and management of aggressive compliance, restoration, ISO compliance, and conservation.
• Provides Occupational Safety support for design, construction, operations, and maintenance, including support for plans, permits, reports, site assessment/remediation, and other documents for construction projects to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Promote continuous process improvements program to evaluate and ensure compliance with all safety policies, standards and regulations to achieve world-class performance.
• Evaluate safety, risks and impacts of activities and establish objectives.
• Manage safety records and information inspections and audits, and accident/incident investigations.