Safety Director directs, develops, and oversees the general health and safety policies and procedures of the organization. Ensures the workplace is in compliance with OSHA and other state, local, or industry specific regulations and that periodic safety audits are conducted. Being a Safety Director provides programs that ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations, skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Develops a systemic process to collect data and analyze the causes of accidents and generate required reporting. Additionally, Safety Director implements initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to top management. The Safety Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Safety Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
Safety Director Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Safety Director to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines;
- Manage safety reporting on various industry web portals;
- Expand on all safety policies that the company currently has in place;
- Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law;
- Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics;
- Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety;
- Maintain hazardous substance exposure reporting;
- Assist in evaluating field operations and company-based support functions’ business processes and initiatives to ensure effective safety practices;
- Make recommendations to correct/prevent identified safety issues;
- Develop, implement, and update all safety programs for Boutique Air;
- Ensure that all personnel follow safety programs, policies, procedures and systems designed to mitigate the risk of safety incidents/accidents;
- Manage/facilitate company root cause analysis activity;
- Manage the company’s emergency response plan readiness and training;
- Perform annual and recurrent safety audits;
- Research and evaluates safety training resources.
Requirements:
- Safety Certifications;
- Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills;
- Demonstrated performance of multiple tasks in a fast-paced construction environment with accuracy and attention to detail;
- Attention to detail and quality control;
- Four (4) year construction management degree or its equivalent;
- Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs;
- Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies;
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- OSHA experience preferred •
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret plans/prints;
- Must have a working knowledge of security equipment, policies and procedures;
- OSHA-30 certification;
- Occasional lifting of over 50 pounds without assistance;
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.