Safety Director - Plant Operations
About The Position
Directs, develops, implements, maintains and evaluates a comprehensive Environmental, Safety, Regulatory Compliance and Emergency preparedness program for the Environment of Care (EC) program in one or more operating units and multiple ambulatory locations in accordance with all local, state and federal safety codes and standards. Serves as the Site Environmental Management Representative for the ISO 14001 program. Provides technical support to Directors/Managers of site departments in addressing hazards and implementation of controls that will provide for a safe working environment. Conducts inspections and maintains appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with various regulatory agencies and licensing bodies. Serves or chairs various EC committees and work groups on safety related issues. Develops policies, intervenes in situations that pose an immediate safety threat, reviews accident and incidents occurring to employees, patients, visitors and others, reviews accident/incident reports to ascertain cause, and serves as the sites authority in safety related areas. Acts as liaison in safety and environmental inspections with external regulatory agents. Manages federal emergency management grants. Provides direction to subordinate staff as required.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science degree in safety management, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three to five years related experience, preferably in hospital operations, including experience related to the following: The JC, MIOSHA, DEQ, NFPA,CAP, CARF, CMS, Michigan Department of Community Health, and NIMS-ICS, City and State Fire Safety Regulations as well as local, state and federal regulating agencies. Safety Management, Fire Safety, Hazardous Material Management, ISO 14001, and local and regional Emergency Preparedness.
- Qualification as a certified healthcare safety professional (CHSP) within three years of hire into the Safety Director job classification.
Responsibilities
- Directs, develops, implements, maintains and evaluates a comprehensive Environmental, Safety, Regulatory Compliance and Emergency preparedness program
- Provides technical support to Directors/Managers of site departments in addressing hazards and implementation of controls
- Conducts inspections and maintains appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with various regulatory agencies and licensing bodies
- Serves or chairs various EC committees and work groups on safety related issues
- Develops policies, intervenes in situations that pose an immediate safety threat
- Reviews accident and incidents occurring to employees, patients, visitors and others
- Reviews accident/incident reports to ascertain cause
- Serves as the sites authority in safety related areas
- Acts as liaison in safety and environmental inspections with external regulatory agents
- Manages federal emergency management grants
- Provides direction to subordinate staff as required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
