Safety Director

Job Description

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Title:
Safety Director

Position:
Full-time

Salary: $110,000-$150,000 (based on experience)

The Corporate Safety Director provides technical safety and health direction and oversight to staff and corporate personnel. Develops corporate safety and health programs and objectives and coordinates safety training programs. Monitors safety and health regulations to ensure compliance with Federal and State safety and health regulations.

Ultimate goal:
Keep staff, drivers and equipment safe.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the safety of all staff and drivers, orientation, ongoing driver training and accident prevention activities including:
• • Introduction/management of programs and technologies to reduce accidents/incidents
  • Reducing the frequency of work-related injuries
  • Improving CSA (Compliance, Safety & Accountability) scores
  • Reduction in physical damage, liability and cargo claims; frequency and cost
• Direct, oversee and hold accountable all Safety Staff or any personnel involved in overseeing safety sensitive functions to ensure duties are responsibilities are met:
• • Ensure all safety policies and procedures are clearly outlined/documented
  • Ensure all staff is trained and held accountable to the standards outlined in the policies/work instructions
• Works closely with Risk Manager to:
• • Confirm daily, weekly and quarterly responsibilities are being achieved by all staff
  • Communicate regarding project statuses and timelines
  • Use claim activity to propose modifications/improvements to existing Risk related programs
• Provides technical safety, health support and information to employees and corporate personnel
• Develop annual Company safety goals; identify company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
• Initiates, participates or oversees all new/existing product/process reviews, including process hazard analyses, operator training, etc
• Understands Federal and State occupational safety and health regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur to ensure Corporate compliance and keep staff/drivers safe.
• Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters and specific training programs. Assists as necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports
• Supports personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Annually reviews and approves corporate safety library (e.g.; videos, regulations and reference manuals)
• Responsible for communication with DOT, OSHA and other regulatory agencies where appropriate included Homeland Security/CT-PAT policy
• Audit practices and records to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations

Company Benefits:

• Meritain Aetna (offer two heath plan options)
• Company Sponsored HRA card
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance (offer 2 plans)
• Colonial Supplemental (accident, medical bridge, disability, cancer, Life/ADD)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance policy (1x annual salary)
• Pet Insurance / Pet Discount Program
• EAP
  - Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Profit Share, once eligible
• 401K with company 401K match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years safety management experience in the transportation industry
• Certification as a Certified Director of Safety preferred
• Knowledge and experience of transporting hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience prioritizing matters and giving clear direction in unexpected situations
• Ability to perform well in stressful situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to relate well with people from the boardroom to the truck cab and orientation…