Director of Risk Management and SafetyThe Director of Risk Management and Safety, develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive, enterprise-wide policies for occupational health, environmental safety, and loss prevention to minimize financial and operational risk. This executive-level role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT), manages claims and insurance, and directs emergency preparedness to foster a culture of safety.
Core Responsibilities- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the organization's overarching risk management and safety vision. This includes setting annual safety objectives and presenting performance metrics to the board or C-suite.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, specifically OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
- Insurance & Claims Management: Oversee the organization's insurance portfolio (Property, Casualty, Workers' Comp). This involves managing relationships with brokers, evaluating coverage levels, and overseeing the investigation and settlement of claims.
- Incident Investigation: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major accidents and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Emergency Preparedness: Design and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure the organization can function after a crisis.
- Budget Oversight: Develop and manage the department's budget, including safety equipment procurement and training resources.
- Safety Culture: Foster a "culture of safety" through proactive training, "Safe Catch" or "Near-Miss" reporting programs and leading the Safety Committee.
Required Qualifications - Work Location: Position is in Milwaukee WI, unless you are traveling to other sites.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or equivalent job experience a plus.
- Knowledge: Expertise in OSHA, DOT, and industry-specific regulations.
- Skills: Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
- Experience: Most positions require 10-15 years of progressive safety and risk experience, with at least 5 years in a management capacity. Legal background and/or experience working closely with legal counsel on litigation/claims, a plus.
- Certifications:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
