Safety Manager

Time Type Full time Job Family Group Market Operations Position Summary Promotes a safe environment by coordinating with local, state and regional safety groups and agencies. Identifies safety and health concerns by surveying the operation, investigates violations and recommends preventive programs. The Safety Manager is a consultant to senior operations & sales leaders in the state and is responsible to stay up-to-date on all OSHA, DOT and safety requirements. Creates programs and/or project plans to comply with all regulations in the state. Responsible to ensure local resources are identified, trained and executing on all Safety related programs and policies. Manages the Workers Compensation claims and works to reduce the financial impact of claims in the state. Manages and reports all company vehicle accidents and works with company insurance carrier to reduce the financial impact of claims in the state. The position requires strong relationship skills to partner with senior leaders to implement and fund safety programs; coordinate alignment of company initiatives with the National Safety Director; and partner with HR leaders on and partners with HR on employee issues. Job Responsibilities Safety Training – Identify local operations and sales leaders for the local safety committee in the state. Train each team member on safety responsibility. Conduct monthly Safety Committee Meetings. Coordinate and conduct monthly safety meetings for each division. Create process to assign safety training programs to the state for DOT and OSHA compliance. Worker’s Compensation – File and manage workers compensation claims for the state, required to know and comply with all state regulations and ensure compliance with federal laws interacting with WC law such as FMLA and ADA. Conduct accident investigations. Keep a current OSHA 300 log throughout the year. File the OSHA 300A report for each house at end of year. Partner with WC insurance adjusters, HR, Legal to reduce financial impact of claims and return associates to work. Conduct quarterly reviews with the insurance vendor. Liability – Vehicle: File property, bodily injury and vehicle claims with insurance company for accidents with BBG vehicles. Conduct accident investigations. Responsible to coordinate insurance liability program in the state to make sure all associates in driving positions have appropriate coverage. Monitor MVR records of all associates in driving positions for violations, suspensions, revoked license, etc. General Liability – File property damage claims for Company Buildings and surrounding property. Compliance – DOT Compliance: Responsible to educate Transportation leaders on DOT reporting requirements and ensure systems are in place for DOT compliance. Conduct a monthly review to assess DOT audit risk, put plans in place to correct any risks identified and train leaders. Responsible to monitor Green Roads program and confirm unacceptable driving is addressed consistently. Register for several Safety Webinars throughout the year to keep up to date on DOT compliance. OSHA Compliance – Implement processes in the state to comply with annual OSHA training requirements. Ensure all markets are complying with the requirements and following the established processes. Partner with leaders on OSHA investigations and respond to OSHA requests in the state. Conduct quarterly warehouse inspections, identify potential issues and plan corrective action with leadership. Create a first responder program, with CPR and first aid classes. Register for several Webinars throughout the year to keep up to date on OSHA Compliance. Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required. Minimum Qualifications Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and/or security of a business. Work experience implementing safety programs in fleet / operations environment. Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software. Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills. Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines. Analytic and Reporting skills. Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. Occasional carrying, overhead reaching and lifting of 15 pounds to perform various duties. Occasional immediate reaching to perform various office duties. Occasional standing for short amounts of time to perform various duties. Occasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various duties. Extended sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstation. Minimal squatting or bending to perform various duties. Occasional climb stairs. Competencies Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description. Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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