Manager, Health and Safety - Claims

MP Systems | PPC Partners•Waterford, WI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Health and Safety - Claims provides strategic leadership for the organization's safety analytics, compliance systems, and performance reporting initiatives. This role will partner with safety and operations to support safety, risk management, and compliance initiatives. This position also provides training, investigates incidents, and collaborates daily with operations to support project execution and organizational safety goals. At MP Systems we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: Safety -- Always Focus on Safety, A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom -- Insightful, Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility -- Modest and Respectful, Passion -- Unfailing Dedication

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health (or relevant field) required
Prior internship or work experience involving safety or leadership required
Valid driver's license and insured personal transportation required
Positive safety attitude and personal integrity -- both are non-negotiable
Advanced knowledge and ability to research and enforce all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and collaboratively implement essential measures

Responsibilities

Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying and preventing hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors across jobsites, departments, and branches
Conduct regular field assessments and jobsite visits to evaluate risks and recommend corrective actions for improved employee protection
Serve as a key resource to supervisors, providing guidance on safety procedures and compliance with best practices
Facilitate hazard recognition among leadership and coach on practical solutions to improve safety performance
Recommend and implement measures to address root causes of unsafe practices or environments
Manage the ordering and distribution of necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Participate in employee recruitment, hiring, counseling, and terminations (ensure alignment with company policy)
Provide performance appraisals, feedback and growth opportunities for team members
Promote continuous learning, professional development, and improvements
Develop, deliver, and oversee safety training programs for supervisors and field employees based on regulatory requirements and identified needs
Lead company's safety talk program to ensure effectiveness in term of employee response, topic relevance, and impact on workforce
Provide customer-specific safety training to support project requirements and client expectations
Maintain open, consistent communication with management, supervisors, and field personnel on safety updates, initiatives, and responsibilities
Participate in operations meetings to educate teams on health, safety, and accident prevention topics
Lead and support management trainees, including the creation and monitoring of development plans for future leadership talent
Pursue personal and team growth by identifying and addressing professional development needs
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and company-specific health and safety regulations
Review safety documentation and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to required reporting protocols
Lead investigations of incidents and injuries, analyze root causes, and report findings to leadership
Assist with workers' compensation claim management
Coordinate and assists with the preparation of responses or appeals for safety violations
Contribute to the execution and improvement of safety plans, incorporating feedback from management and the safety committee
Research industry trends and emerging safety topics, recommending timely adjustments to company policies and procedures
Conduct new hire safety orientations and help onboard employees into the company's safety culture
Attend and contribute to accident review meetings and related safety discussions
Maintain and update safety-related content on the company's website
Participate in cross-training within the company's operations branches, exploring business strategies and techniques, to learn and broaden management skills
Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.