Regional Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

31d•$84,000 - $115,500

About The Position

The Regional Safety, Health and Environmental Manager (RSM) at Sunbelt Rentals is responsible for overseeing all aspects of occupational safety management at assigned branch locations, implementation and adherence of safety policies and programs, and communicating safety issues to the National Safety Director and/or VP of Safety and Risk Management. Candidates interested in the role, and meeting the qualification below, in or around the Indianapolis, Indiana area are preferred and encouraged to apply. The position will also:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field or equivalent work experience plus a minimum of 5 years working with Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems and implementation of safety programs
Good written and verbal skills when addressing either individuals or groups
Ability to present information in classroom or conference call settings
Ability to develop and execute a strategic plan that includes measurable goals based on leading and lagging indicator performance.
An observable positive attitude
Ability to track and trend performance of multiple locations based on incident data obtained through internal tracking mechanisms.
Dependable, motivated, and self-starter
Ability to multi-task and be highly organized
Customer-service oriented
Ability and willingness to travel; overnight travel required
A general overview of OSHA construction and general industry regulation knowledge
Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation safety
An ability to foster credibility with PC Supervisors, Safety Coordinators, and PCMs
Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job.
All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Safety Certification - OHST, CHST, SMS, GSP
Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

Responsibilities

Prepare reports and recommend procedures to improve organizational performance
Oversee the overall integrity and quality of all Sunbelt Rentals safety protocols at individual branches within their assigned geographical area
Conduct PC safety compliance inspections and audits in accordance with scheduled program utilizing dedicated audit criteria including employee training, facility regulatory compliance, vehicle fleet / DOT compliance, shop and equipment rental fleet compliance.
Work with Branch Managers (BM) to assign the correct Safety Coordinator to the location.
Provide training and guidance to Safety Coordinators in each Branch to ensure a consistent approach is taken regarding policies and procedures.
Identify deficiencies found during inspections; provides written evaluation of inspection with corrective action requirements; assist Branch Managers & Service Managers in mandating time period for completion of corrective actions.
Responsible for delivering safety training modules to employees on an ongoing basis.
Assist Branch Safety Coordinators as necessary with completion of required training, safety meeting coordination and completion, and maintenance of Safety Training & Documentation Manual.
Responsible for tracking and trending Branches in their respected areas to identify which locations are adhering to the Sunbelt Rentals Leading Indicator Program and which areas need attention due an increase in lagging data.
Responsible for working with Regional Vice Presidents (RVP) to develop an annual strategic SH&E Business Plan addressing prior year performance of the Region as well as annual targets for the Calendar and Fiscal Year.
Distribute a weekly report to their RVP and District Managers describing the 1) Number of Recordable and First Aid Injuries, 2) Number of VIRs 3) Number of Near Misses, 4) Trends in the Region.
Lead monthly Safety Coordinator Phone Call for all Coordinators in the region.
Develop agenda for and lead the annual Safety Coordinator Boot Camp in the Region
Train and monitor staff on Sunbelt Rentals Behavior Based Safety Tools.
Support BMs and Safety Coordinators in the investigation of all incidents and appropriate near-misses while assisting the BM in completion of reporting requirements and follows up as necessary to support the claims managers.
Active participation in monthly branch safety meetings, as well as providing assistance to BM/Service Manager in conducting Safety Stand Down meetings.