Safety and Compliance Manager

Factory Motor Parts Careers•Eagan, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Compliance Manager develops and implements organizational safety and compliance strategies to reduce and prevent accidents and align functional objectives with business goals. The role manages risk, monitors current and proposed legislation, recommends procedures, and ensures compliance with applicable legal requirements. It leads the design, preparation, coordination, and ongoing review of safety and regulatory policies, procedures, training materials, and communications so departments meet internal standards and regulatory requirements. The position establishes compliance standards, anticipates emerging trends, and improves internal structures. It oversees international logistics compliance and CSA score management; creates and reviews regulatory documentation; files reports; and manages required licensing and renewals. The role monitors claim trends, recommends accident-prevention measures, coordinates policy training, and designs and coordinates safety and regulatory exams and internal audits. It also works with site leadership to foster an inclusive safety culture, coordinates risk-control visits and resources with insurance partners, and collaborates with the Fleet Manager on telematics and auto-risk recommendations. The manager works with department leaders and business partners on product purchasing, storage, and handling; completes regulatory reports and certifications accurately and on time; and responds to external agency information requests, investigations, and audits. The position is based in a company office building, requires travel 25–30% of the time (sometimes on short notice), and may involve occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and repetitive wrist and finger use related to computer and administrative work.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in safety and regulatory compliance.
Safety and/or OSHA certifications.
Working knowledge of compliance, reporting, audits, and investigations involving EPA manufacturing requirements and International Maritime Dangerous Goods, including transportation.
Working knowledge of NFPA and IFC.
Understanding of international logistics compliance.
Working knowledge of product labeling.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and multiple-state laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to evaluate and analyze numerical, statistical, and financial data.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills to manage complex compliance requirements.
Knowledge of record-retention regulations and documentation-retention strategies.
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, correspondence, and presentations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions consistent with essential job functions.
Knowledge of vehicle insurance principles, particularly pricing and funding in a self-funded program.
Knowledge of no-fault laws and regulations and the interaction of commercial and self-funded programs in that context.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel 25–30% of the time, sometimes on short notice.
Ability to develop working relationships with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

Develop safety and compliance strategies, initiatives, and objectives aligned with organizational business goals.
Manage risk by monitoring company exposures and legislation, recommending procedures, and ensuring legal compliance.
Lead the design, preparation, coordination, and review of safety and regulatory policies, procedures, training materials, and communications.
Establish compliance standards, anticipate emerging trends, and recommend improvements to internal structures.
Oversee international logistics compliance and international CSA score management.
Create and review regulatory compliance documentation; file reports and manage required licensing and renewals.
Monitor claim trends and recommend policies or procedural changes to prevent accidents.
Coordinate rollout and training for new or updated safety and regulatory policies and directives.
Design and coordinate safety and regulatory exams and internal business-unit audits; establish and oversee self-audit and compliance-monitoring programs.
Work with site leadership to foster an inclusive safety culture.
Coordinate corporate and site risk-control visits and safety resources with insurance carrier and broker Risk Control departments.
Work with the Fleet Manager to evaluate telematics results and recommend ways to reduce auto-related risk.
Work with department leaders and other senior directives as needed.
Complete regulatory reporting and obtain required certifications and compliance documents accurately and on time.
Respond to and resolve external agency requests for information, investigations, and audits.
Work with business partners on the purchase, storage, and handling of products.