SAFETY - EH&S MANAGER NORTH BDCI

The Honickman Companies•Queens, NY

About The Position

The Regional Safety Manager plans, directs, promotes, and manages safety across the region. The role directs activities to protect company personnel, equipment, and property and ensures OSHA and DOT compliance at multiple locations. It serves as a change agent, driving process and continuous improvement across the regional safety function to improve efficiency, service, and employee safety. The manager supports safety policies, procedures, and training; manages workers’ compensation and liability activities; ensures DOT compliance; and leads safety meetings, inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective actions. The role also manages facility security and emergency procedures, coordinates external testing, maintains safety records and KPIs, and liaises with regulators during visits, inspections, and events. Travel of up to 50% is required to support regional activities at multiple locations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant safety experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain environments.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards, procedures, principles, and practices; safety devices and protective equipment; federal and state laws; departmental regulations; and DOT requirements.
Experience with facility operations and working with a union workforce.
Ability to detect hazards and review, analyze, and implement technical safety corrective actions.
Ability to conduct thorough safety audits and investigations and prepare comprehensive summaries and recommendations.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Effective oral, presentation, and written communication skills, including presenting ideas, facts, and recommendations.
Interpersonal skills to interact professionally with personnel at all levels.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage projects and ensure effective implementation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
Self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Experience developing and executing safety standards, education and training programs, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Valid state driver’s license.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, in and out of state, to support regional activities at multiple locations.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety Management or a related field.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Prior experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment and demonstrated knowledge of the safety function in that environment.
30-Hour OSHA General Industry qualification.
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management qualification.

Responsibilities

Support the development of measurable safety performance objectives and implementation of safety policies, processes, procedures, and training in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
Provide safety training to employees, including new hires, to meet regulatory requirements.
Administer workers’ compensation claims, including initial injury intervention, reporting, medical management, and investigation; work with the compensation carrier to manage injuries and program costs.
Ensure DOT compliance, coordinating with the DOT Compliance Specialist on accident and injury intervention, reporting, and related tasks.
Investigate and report on regional liability matters, workers’ compensation claims, and vehicle accidents.
Chair safety meetings, raise identified concerns, recommend corrective actions, and ensure corrective measures are implemented effectively and promptly.
Evaluate accidents and incidents resulting in workers’ compensation claims and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
Ensure safety observations are completed and manage related action logs and corrective actions.
Work with the EHS Director to ensure compliance through training and training documentation, including requirements of DOT, DEP, EPA, and related agencies.
Maintain personal protective equipment and promote and monitor its use throughout facilities.
Conduct monthly building and safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and safety issues.
Work with department managers to implement corrective and preventive actions for injury avoidance.
Inspect, or ensure the inspection of, safety equipment such as eyewash stations, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers.
Recommend safety program changes to reduce accident frequency or severity and recommend equipment to minimize occupational hazards.
Coordinate external testing for facilities and employees, including noise evaluations, hearing tests, and biological monitoring.
Provide accurate and timely reporting and information; maintain and update safety records and KPIs.
Manage security for several operating facilities and ensure compliance with emergency and evacuation procedures.
Liaise with external parties during regulatory visits, inspections, and events, including environmental emergencies.
Maintain professional affiliations to stay informed about safety and education developments.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.