Safety Manager

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background check

CGL is a provider of justice facility planning, design, and program management and maintenance solutions to justice facilities and other public facilities throughout the U.S. and internationally. CGL Facility Management, LLC provides comprehensive contract facility maintenance services to commercial clients.

Reporting to the President / Vice President of CGL FM, the Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the Environmental, Health and Safety programs for CGL Facility Management. The manager handles all aspects of safety compliance, safety regulations and policies, accident prevention and investigation in accordance with OSHA, DOT, other federal/state regulations and company policy standards. The manager identifies best practices and incorporates these into company standards, continually improving company safety.

The Safety Manager is directly responsible for all issues involving Environmental/Safety/Health, OSHA compliance, safety training, and the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health policies and procedures for CGL FM facilities. The Safety Manager also manages accident prevention, investigation, safety training, and compliance programs according to OSHA, federal/state regulations, and company policy standards.

• Serves as primary advisor regarding environmental, safety, and health issues for all management levels throughout the company and advises senior management and executive team.
• Reports all work related incidents (near miss, first aid and injuries) using the company RMIS system with appropriate documentation and investigations.
• Leads investigations of the most serious incidents, post incident conduct a lessons learned (root cause analysis) and makes adjustments to affected policies, procedures and standards.
• Develops a safety near miss and accident reporting program that will allow the safety manager to facilitate discussions and training.
• Establishes and promotes a safe and healthy work environment ensuring that the occupational environment, health, and safety hazards within our facilities are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to control identified hazards and risks associated with facilities operations. Communicates and continues to foster a safety culture that goes beyond what is mandated.
• Assists in the continuous improvement of hazard identification and safety risk assessment schemes in accordance with company policies by evaluating practices, procedures and facilities.
• Conducts site safety audits and inspections. Completes comprehensive reports of findings including correction plans to ensure compliance.
• Conducts an annual review of all safety practices and updates documents accordingly.
• Measures the effectiveness and seeks to continually improve the quality of the processes by developing job-specific safety training and procedures.
• Determines training schedule for all OSHA required training and develops and maintains a tracking system for all required OSHA safety training.
• Creates and or modifies written OSHA programs within the facilities.
• Manages Workers Compensation injuries, Return to Work and Light Duty Programs in partnership with the Corporate Risk Management Department and Human Resources; conducts accident investigations.
• Coordinates safety activities and training to ensure implementation of safety awareness programs.
• Assesses workplace hazards, determines the risks and provides solutions in an efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• This position requires driving for the Company using either
  1) a Company vehicle, at any frequency from Rarely to Constantly; or,
  2) a Personal or Rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Safety Management or related field. Required.
• 4-6 years of experience in safety management industry. Required.
• Experience managing occupational injuries and Workman's Compensation claims. Required.
• Certified Safety Professional required. Required.
• Safety and Occupational Health knowledge, OSHA 1904, 1910 and 1926 regulations. Required.
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements. Required.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. Required.
• Ability to adapt and learn in a changing work environment. Required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities. Required.
• Strong attention to detail. Required.
• Strong organizational skills. Required.
• Ability to work in a team environment. Required.
• Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills. Required.
• Ability to encourage and build a culture of inclusion. Required.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office. Required.
• Must be an effective communicator (verbal and written) at all levels of an organization. Required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and criminal…