Safety ManagerThe Safety Manager drives the behavior-based Safety Culture at Silva and works within the Safety Steering Committee to enforce Silva Environmental Health and Safety guidelines and maintain Silva Safety programs. The Safety Manager leads Safety Training and develops Safety Toolbox talks for Supervisors, designs effective methods of measuring Safety standards in the workplace, and conducts Safety audits on a routine basis.
Basic Functions:
- Lead CSSC (Central Safety Steering Committee) in efforts to empower entire Silva workforce to observe, analyze, and modify the behaviors of employees to prevent accidents.
- Review and develop Silva programs, procedures, training material, inspections, and audits.
- Develop Safety training requirements and ensure Silva employees achieve training completion goals.
- Design methods for appraising Safety conditions in warehouses, factories, or offices.
- Inspect working conditions to ensure all products and activities are compliant with Safety guidelines.
- Oversee use of dangerous chemicals and machinery.
- Write reports detailing safety inspections findings and corrective and preventative actions.
- Suggest revisions to production methods and employee activity that do not meet health and Safety standards.
- Evaluate new and modified equipment to ensure safety guidelines are followed.
- Ensure adequate Safety PPE levels are maintained.
- Stay up to date on new state and federal health and Safety regulations.
- Oversee emergency drills lead by the Safety department to gauge employee readiness.
- Consult with Central Safety Steering Committee regarding the implementation of new Safety procedures.
- Address any workplace-related health issues and accidents.
- Develop corrective action plans with Central Safety Steering Committee.
- Work alongside Managers/employees on EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) issues.
- Process workers compensation documentation.
- Write and revise company Safety programs to maintain compliant on all safety standards.
- Provide on-call and on-site support as needed to ensure safety protocol is maintained.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and direction to the Safety Supervisor and Assistant.
- Mentor Plant Supervisors and Managers to be Leaders that understand Safety procedures and effectively foster positive change management.
- Conduct performance reviews.
- Provide input to Human Resources regarding safety-related disciplinary action.
- Develop Environmental safety program.
- Participate in platform (UGV) cross-company best practice sessions or audits across sites in-person or video (e.g. MS Teams) conferencing.
- Perform other duties as assigned including tasks which may not be reoccurring.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrates broad knowledge of state and federal Safety guidelines for the workplace.
- Able to read and interpret dense legal and federal OHSA documents.
- Demonstrates familiarity with job site machinery and products.
- Possesses strong leadership skills.
- Communicates clearly and effectively and pays close attention to detail.
- Exhibits strong organizational skills.
- Possesses solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work at all levels within an organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group.
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and strong writing skills.
- Demonstrates ability to remain calm and cool-headed in the event of an emergency.
Education and Experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
- OSHA certification is preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. as single-person lift
- Climbing (ladders, stairs, etc.)
- Bending and stooping
- Extended periods of being on your feet
This is a full-time, salary exempt position (expected pay range = $95,000-$130,000/year) with benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k retirement plan with generous employer match, employee assistance program, employer gift-matching program, and wellness program. Additionally, this role may qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of a performance-based bonus.
