Safety Manager

Job Purpose

Primarily responsible for providing effective safety management services for all Region and Field employees by utilizing professional workplace safety problem‑solving and relationship skills. Proactively applies knowledge of safety regulations/standards as well as policies and procedures, and knowledge of company products and services. Assists other Safety Managers as needed and Field employees on safety and health matters.

• Supports the branch staff to evaluate their safety program, develop corrective action plans, and carry out/follow‑up on action plans. Evaluates status of progress toward meeting safety program objectives and initiates appropriate actions.
• Assists the region at all levels with preparation and delivery of formal and informal safety training to Herc Rentals employees and customers at customer locations.
• Motivates and develops field personnel to sustain Herc Rentals’ safety programs across scope of operation.
• Supports Operations Management’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and expected performance of program.
• Manages and communicates Regulatory Agency inspections or site visits to Senior Leadership.
• Conducts/Coordinates annual Location Safety Evaluations, prepares detailed reports, assists location management with action plan development and conducts follow‑up actions until complete.
• Evaluates and conducts employee incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Liaison as necessary with other internal departments or external organizations/relevant authorities, and provides assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.
• Assists in the safety requirements at location startups.
• Develops personal and professional skills and capability through ongoing training, such as meetings, conferences, seminars as determined by the Safety Department.
• Other projects as designated by direct Supervisor.

• Familiarity with safety, environmental and transportation laws and regulations, and procedures.
• Problem‑solving methodologies.
• Conflict resolution methodologies.
• Presentation skills.

Associate or Bachelor's in Safety or related field; proven progress toward completion of an AA/AS or BA/BS.

• A strong team player, experience with high performance teams.
• Ability to travel.
• Commitment to company values.
• Computer competence: MS Office products, Safety Management systems, etc.
• Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer orientation.

$115,000 – $145,000 total compensation plan + fleet truck.

• Keeping you healthy:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage;
  Life and disability insurance;
  Flex spending and health savings accounts;
  Virtual Health Visits; 24 Hour Nurse Line;
  Healthy Pregnancy Program;
  Tobacco Cessation Program;
  Weight Loss Program.
• Building Your Financial Future: 401(k) plan with company match;
  Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Life & Work Harmony:
  Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days);
  Paid parental leave;
  Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves;
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
  Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program;
  Tuition Reimbursement Program;
  Auto & Home Insurance Discounts.
• Protecting You & Your Family:
  Company Paid Life Insurance;
  Supplemental Life Insurance;
  Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance;
  Company Paid Disability Insurance;
  Supplemental Disability Insurance;
  Group Legal Plan;
  Critical Illness Insurance;
  Accident Insurance.

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors.