Safety and Compliance Representative

gategroup•Newark, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Compliance Representative supports and monitors the unit’s Environmental, Health and Safety program, focusing on preventing and controlling occupational injuries and illnesses and ensuring environmental compliance. The role has a strong focus on exterior operations and ensuring Gate Gourmet procedures meet customer requirements. Reporting to the Manager, Ops, Safety and Compliance, the representative works with unit and regional management, safety staff, employees, and clients to improve safety compliance and awareness. The position is full-time, based at 236 Vanderpool St, Newark, New Jersey, with 10%–25% travel. The stated salary is $66,000.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in safety and/or risk is required.
Ability to interpret OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agency rules.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Hands-on approach and involvement in execution, not only planning.
Passion for continuous improvement.
Ability to set an agenda, stay on course, and develop solutions with a high degree of independence.
Analytical ability, drive, and enthusiasm.
Credibility to lead change.
High standard of personal and professional integrity.
Excellent presentation and training skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Previous experience in an airline, food processing, distribution operation, or other fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety training programs with the Senior Compliance Managers and/or Safety Manager, including new-hire, as-needed, and annual refresher training for employees.
Provide special focus on new and recurrent training for Transportation Department CSR and CSA employees.
Control and manage the unit’s training matrix.
Support unit Safety Managers and review transportation training and manuals on an ongoing basis to ensure requirements remain current.
Conduct training to bring transportation documentation into compliance.
Investigate and document accidents and injuries to determine root causes, and assist unit and regional management in developing corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Communicate prevention steps through Safety Alerts, Safety Acknowledgement Forms, and shift briefings to unit management.
Liaise with clients on safety-related issues.
Promote compliance with company safety policies and procedures, annual written safety business plans, and company safety best practices through audits, support to unit and regional EHS staff, and meeting participation.
Support incident investigations and final reporting within the unit.
Support PRIDE and SQUAD teams in the unit and region to enhance safety awareness among staff.
Work with the unit to secure OSHA compliance.
Attend and participate in meetings and briefings.
Control proper maintenance of CDL files at the unit when applicable and as required by company policy.
Monitor, control, and drive improved compliance.