**Position Summary** The Safety Manager manages the DC Safety Program to ensure a safe and accident-free work environment. Promotes and builds a strong safety culture and drives the execution and continuous improvement of health and safety-related policies and training for the assigned facility. Completes evaluations to determine risk and compliance, conducts accident investigations, plans / delivers employee training, and provides guidance to Safety Team members. May also oversee First Aid stations, workers’ compensation administration, and manage/support environmental assessments, RMP, WHSH and OSHA audits. **Specific Responsibilities** Manage the Safety Program for the facility, includes the areas of workers’ compensation, ergonomics, safety training, accident prevention, OSHA, audiometric testing, environmental sustainability, and safety reporting. + Implement and enforce safety processes and initiatives, as directedby management and the Corporate Director EHS. + Monitor adherence to the Safety Program practices and procedures. + Communicate and collaborate with other distribution facility SafetyManagers to ensure consistent communication and application ofsafety related policies and training. + Develop or assist in the development of Safety Standard OperatingProcedures (S.O.P.’s). + Coach and guide management in creating a culture of safety and riskprevention; key resource to employees regarding safety practices andprocedures. + Develop and conduct/coordinate applicable safety and first aidtraining. Conduct parts of New Hire Orientation + Maintain open communication with outside organizations, includingthe fire department, rescue teams and mutual aid societies (e.g. RedCross). + Promote employee engagement. Evaluate the facility, equipment, employees and overall operations to determine risk and compliance with applicable regulations, laws and company policy and procedures. + Inspect machinery/equipment, facilities, and fire and safety equipmentto identify potential hazards. Evaluate and determine appropriatecorrective action. + Identify and assess conditions which may create accidents andfinancial losses. Evaluate potential extent of injuries + Recommend, evaluate and support process and equipment changes.With technical assistance, examine equipment plans and specificationsto determine safety requirements and devices. Conduct accident and injury investigations and analysis. Prepare accident reports. Recommend appropriate safety-related corrective action to prevent reoccurrence and / or complete follow-up of implemented solutions, as appropriate. Seek process improvement opportunities by evaluating current procedures and practices and suggesting improvements for approval, development and implementation. Plan and direct activities of the Safety, Ergonomics and Health & Wellness teams. Assign or delegate responsibility for specific work or functional activities. Provide First Responder / First Aid services and accompany personnel for medical evaluation and treatment, as needed. May conduct drug screens. Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors and accidents and prepare reports for personnel concerned. Maintain environmental records. Develop reports and records on department activities for management. **Minimum Qualifications** • Bachelor’s degree in a Health and Safety related field or equivalent years of related work experience required • Professional EHS certification preferred • Knowledge and understanding of safety concepts, foundations, principles, and techniques of risk control, as applied to an occupational setting • Knowledge of federal, state, local, and OSHA and environmental regulations • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Strong project management and leadership skills with the ability to develop and implement safety processes • Excellent communication skills; ability to conduct employee training • Strong Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams. **Minimum Job Experience Required** • 5+ years of safety management work experience • Previous safety experience in an industrial environment **Company Information** We offer competitive pay & benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance, vacation, holidays and 401k. _We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and empowered to contribute equally. We want to foster a culture of belonging for all employees, and we are focused on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent. We believe our differences make us stronger, and for this reason, we are committed to diversity and inclusion practices in our organization_ Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protect veteran status, disability or any other protected status. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity **Job Locations** _US-AL-Montgomery_ **Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date** _1 month ago_ _(12/12/2024 3:04 PM)_ **_Category (Portal Searching)_** _Distribution Center_