Safety Manager- Chicago, IL

Safety Manager

The Parking Spot is the leading near-airport parking company at over 25 airports and we are now hiring a Safety Manager to join our team! The Safety Manager at The Parking Spot will spearhead the development and implementation of policies and systems that improve safety performance and foster a strong culture of safety. This role oversees all aspects of employee, customer, and visitor safety, including workers' compensation administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement safety programs and procedures to reduce accidents and claims for the Company
• Lead the continuous improvement of Origami, our new Company-wide EHS software system
• Analyze all accident/injury/incident reporting and help perform investigations to identify cause and possible preventive measures for future work of a similar nature
• Investigate injury claims
• Develop and track safety-related KPIs to identify trends, drive accountability and promote a culture of safety
• Monitor internal and external safety audit programs, including conducting safety audits at TPS properties
• Advise and support Field leadership, management and staff on safety best practices
• Maintain the Company's safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Handle all OSHA related issues such as inspections, yearly reports, job site posters, citations, hearings, etc. Compile safety KPI tracking for management. Produce other safety reports as needed
• Make corrective action recommendations to upper management concerning safety and health issues that may affect the Company
• Oversee comprehensive casualty claims programs including general liability, auto, property, and workers' compensation—by directing investigations, establishing liability, assessing financial exposure, and leveraging claims data to optimize employer modification rates.
• Prepare, maintain and submit all records and reports required by the Company, OSHA and any other regulatory agencies, i.e. OSHA 300 log and injury records
• Plan, monitor and control safety-related expenditures with the approved budget

Knowledge,

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, safety engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in safety, EHS or a closely related field
• Prior experience administering an EHS software system (Origami Risk, Velocity EHS, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including experience developing reports, tracking KPIs, and using data to drive decisions
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, support change, and promote best practices across teams
• Keep up to date on regulatory and technological developments, industry trends, and creative solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong Excel skills or any similar software for KPI reporting
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Must be willing to travel as required by situational circumstances

The Parking Spot reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant a salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.