Safety Manager plans and manages the general health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures of the organization. Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with governmental regulatory agencies. Being a Safety Manager designs and directs safety training programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. Develops worker plans and policies for new employee safety orientation including skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Additionally, Safety Manager studies, identifies, and reports causes of past accidents and develops recommendations and follow-up to prevent accident recurrences. Requires a bachelor’s degree of occupational safety and health or related degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
Safety Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Safety Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned;
- Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety;
- Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace and at the project according to legal guidelines;
- Work on special projects and any PIDF special events;
- Review safety training content and update as necessary;
- Lead and coordinate significant safety investigations and manage related communications with regulatory agencies as necessary;
- Accident investigation;
- Facilitate the company’s drug and alcohol policies and procedures;
- Generate monthly, quarterly, annual air reporting;
- Define safety initiatives and outline resources required;
- Prioritize and drive improvements throughout Operations to achieve performance goals;
- Other duties as required;
- Other duties assigned as needed;
- Electronically upload injury data to OSHA / BLS as required for special emphasis programs;
- Serve as a safety subject matter expert for all internal processes and engineering design change.
Requirements:
- Strong OSHA knowledge;
- Inspect power tools and heavy equipment;
- 5+ years safety management experience in a manufacturing plant environment;
- Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills;
- One-year accident/injury free driving experience;
- Must have excellent leadership and communication skills;
- Strong background in safety;
- Assist with permitting;
- Computer literate; knowledge of WMS system preferred;
- Display strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills;
- Ability to successfully multi-task;
- Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement;
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products;
- Experience handling workers comp;
- Must be able to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.