Safety Manager

Job Summary: The Safety Manager will implement and provide oversight of the company’s safety program to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the companywide OSHA compliance and accident reduction programs and creates a sustainable culture of safety awareness
• Provides appropriate safety and health, accident prevention, and investigation training for managers and supervisors.
• Assists management in the annual inspection of workplaces to assure safe and healthy conditions for the company.
• Provides promotional materials and develops and administers recognition systems to promote safe work performance.

• Maintains accident records, according to OSHA guidelines (OSHA 300/300A/301 Forms).
• Leads and assists management and supervisors in investigating accidents and developing measures to prevent recurrences.
• Creates/Conducts/Coordinates Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all employees
• Leads recording and communicating of all accident reports in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
• Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
• Monitors compliance with safety procedures.
• Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings.
• Ensures that material safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for site injury and incident notification, investigation activities, reports, and communications.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules
• Maintains and fosters a culture of safety resulting in reduction of OSHA and non-OSHA recordable incidents
• Serve as the primary point of contact for workers' compensation claims, overseeing the entire claims process, and collaborating with injured employees, medical professionals, and insurance providers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Proven experience in developing and implementing safety programs.
• Expertise in workers' compensation management, including claims processing and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis, including database creation and maintenance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to create comprehensive emergency action plans.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety within the organization

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Human Resources, or Other Related Field
• Five Plus Years of Leading a Safety and/or Compliance Program
• Familiar with all Applicable Safety Regulations from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• Experience working in a start-up facility preferred.

• 3 years of Leading a Safety and/or Compliance Program
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish Highly preferred
• Ability to travel.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must wear proper safety gear such as closed toe shoes.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance- First of the month after 30 days of employment
• 401K with company match
• PTO and Holiday eligibility on date of hire
• Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Hayes Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.