Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Description

Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor: automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 100+ locations across the country, Meyer services dealers nationwide. Meyer Logistics is a transportation company that serves as the backbone of Meyer Distributing’s shipping network. Meyer Logistics has a fleet of 500+ top-of-the-line trucks. Meyer Distributing & Logistics are driven to perform – come join our team today!

To manage and oversee all safety, wellness, and health-related programs and personnel in the Distributing Safety and Safety Wellness departments. This includes enforcing OSHA regulations, OSHA log recordkeeping and reporting. This position requires a high level of confidentiality. Planning, establishing, implementing, overseeing, and maintaining a variety of health, safety, and environmental programs to assist in establishing a safe environment and reducing risk for employees.

Ensure that Meyer is striving to maintain compliance and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety guidelines to reduce work-related injuries. Diligent and analytical to focus on injury prevention and have an eye for detail and a sensitivity to potential dangers.

• In office position, Monday through Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 4 years of experience in safety and workers’ compensation, a degree in safety management, or other management position preferred. Active first aid and CPR certification and completion Certificate for OSHA 30hr class is preferred.
• Valid IN Driver's License

• Management of the Ergonomics Program
• Conduct proactive audits utilizing various assessments and resources
• Provide Ergonomic training/classes
• Understand and enforce OSHA-related topics (also provide training in these areas)
• Track and order safety supplies
• Overseeing accident investigations and leading serious investigations
• Overseeing Risk Assessments program to identify and coordinate appropriate personal protective equipment in the workplace
• Oversight of annual site safety audits. Citing hazardous conditions, documenting, and follow up for corrective recommendations
• Identify company training needs, provide corrective actions and process to improve safety and help to develop and coordinate safety programs
• Manage the training and programs for BBP, First Aid, AED Programs, along with First Responders program
• Manage and ensure compliance and maintenance of all regulatory programs
• Assist with IH testing and recording
• Assist with Worker's Compensation responsibilities including first reports, scheduling doctors’ appointments, working with clinics, and following up with the insurance companies
• Assist with Random and Post-Accident Drug Screens
• Ensure workers’ compensation registrations are complete and kept up to date for all locations
• Coordinating and completing tasks for managed positions to cover interim absences and transitions
• Traveling schedule will be based on travel needs
• All other duties as assigned

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Days Available
• 20% Employee Discount
• Casual Dress Code
• Mother’s Room Available (Jasper, IN)
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement Options Available

• Positive and confident attitude
• Critical thinking
• Knowledge, comprehension, and application of OSHA regulations (30-hour OSHA card)
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
• Knowledge and application of federal and state workers’ compensation laws and experience with legal documents
• Must have general knowledge of federal, state and local safety laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of office equipment including copiers, fax machines, computers, etc.
• Planning/organizing and follow-up skills —the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans, and follows up to ensure compliance
• Communication - Must have excellent oral and written communication skills up and down the organizational structure.
• Effective oral and written communication, effectively relating to all levels
• Excellent listening skills
• Computer skills (Word/Excel/ PowerPoint)
• Problem-solving
• Ability to identify and deliver creative recommendations/solutions
• Practice a high level of confidentiality
• Emotional intelligence
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training (gain certification to be a trainer if needed)
• Drug Screening training
• Ability to work under general supervision and make independent decisions.
• Makes decisions to keep employees safe and stay in compliance with OSHA Regulations
• Ability to effectively interact with varying situations and personalities
• Ability to travel as needed, with immediate response in special circumstances