Manager of Occupational Safety and Health

The position is also responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining safety programs built with the foundation of behavioral based safety in conjunction with the corporate Occupational Safety and Health team. Strong communication and collaboration with all associates and leaders to ensure safety needs are met is essential.

The safety-specific areas required for this role include but are not limited to: behavioral safety, occupational safety and health, process safety, product quality, powered industrial truck safety, fire prevention and training and development. He/she will work closely with the broader Enterprise Risk Management organization with significant collaboration with the entire Occupational Safety & Health team. The Manager will report to the Director Occupational Safety & Health. This role will spend 50% of time traveling between their regional sites and others as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide regional safety leadership and promote a positive safety culture in the assigned safety region while collaborating closely with operational and functional leadership regarding practices, policies and training.

Focus messaging and training on the mindset of positively reinforcing SAFE behaviors and providing coaching and feedback for UNSAFE behaviors

Conduct train the trainer courses for behavioral safety observations, coaching and feedback

Analyze and interpret BBS Mobile Module leading indicators entered into CIP to proactively prevent incidents by partnering with sites to understand and utilize data

Ensure safety compliance by rolling out and implementing corporate safety policies and standards to each location within the assigned region.

Ensure safety training requirements are met by each location within the assigned region.

Developing regular safety messages in conjunction with the corporate communications department as required.

Providing reference materials and attending regional safety conference calls.

Participating in site safety committee meetings at sites as requested.

Participate in safety audits across assigned safety regions, coordinate corrective actions with operation management, and provide notification of deficiencies and corrective actions.

Partner with regional Safety Champions as needed in all of the above.

Provide leadership during 5 Why root causes analysis within the assigned region:

Participate in safety investigations relevant to events occurring within the assigned region.

Ensure corrective actions entered in CIP are purposeful, complete, and implemented. Report all investigations and corrective actions to Director and regional leadership.

Ensure timely notification for all serious events is made to Director and company leadership.

Coordinate and collaborate with Director on all OSHA agency-level audits & activity within the assigned region.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• *KEY RELATIONSHIPS**:
• *Internal**: Support, consult and work with Corporate, Divisional, and Operational Leadership in driving behavioral and occupational safety programming. This position will support decisions on risk control-related matters.
• *External**: Work with brokers, insurers, regulators, and consultants on managing safety behavior and performance. Represent NFI within industry, peer groups, and organizations.
• *KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS**:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a safety, compliance, risk management or related technical field preferred

Minimum of three to five years of experience in a Facility and/or Safety leader

High-level knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations

Strong collaboration, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Must be results-oriented with the ability to drive continuous improvement within the Safety organization as well as the overall organization

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally both verbally, non-verbally, and in writing

Knowledge of Spanish is preferred

Ability to travel at varying frequencies and work long, irregular hours as required based on business demand

Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to use a personal vehicle