Health & Safety Area Manager

Penske • Reading, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Safety program at the Area level for Penske Logistics. Collaborate with Area, Region, and Corporate Leadership plus cross-functional teams to integrate Health & Safety into all strategies, activities, and decision-making processes. Participate in the development and implementation of Health & Safety policies, procedures, best practices, training, and improvement efforts applicable to all Areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Risk Management, or related degree preferred
• 7-10 years of safety-related experience in transportation and warehouse facilities including 3 years management/supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• DOT, OSHA, FMCSA / Safety Certifications or CSP and/or general industry safety management experience.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and industry trends related to safety management and prevention techniques.
• Ability to analyze risks and effectively associate these with risk management alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication forms.
• Ability to build teams and establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with management and coworkers.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct work to subordinates and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and plan resources to meet goals.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of basic safety management techniques.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Strategies, Training, and Goals focused on the prevention of incidents and injuries, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and agency regulations.
• Monitor and analyze Safety performance.
• Provide communication to Operations' Leadership regarding performance status and make recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor effectiveness of performance improvement efforts, with emphasis on both leading and trailing indicators.
• Manage, train, and develop Health and Safety Managers, Safety Team Leads, and others.
• Provide regulatory interpretations and updates, safety management, and support for HSM’s and Operations' Leadership; oversee and deliver effective safety training.
• Warehousing and Transportation safety management.
• Other projects as assigned by VP of Safety and Senior Operations Leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager