Safety Director (27783)

KEITH TITUS CORP GROUP•Town of Brutus, NY

20d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Safety Director provides technical safety and health direction and oversight to staff and corporate personnel. Develops corporate safety and health programs and objectives and coordinates safety training programs. Monitors safety and health regulations to ensure compliance with Federal and State safety and health regulations. Ultimate goal: Keep staff, drivers and equipment safe.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years safety management experience in the transportation industry
Knowledge and experience of transporting hazardous materials
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience prioritizing matters and giving clear direction in unexpected situations
Ability to perform well in stressful situations
Strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to relate well with people from the boardroom to the truck cab and orientation classroom
Ability to use standard office equipment: computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, etc.
Successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
Noise level in the work environment and on job sites can be loud
Required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers, handle/feel and reach with hands and arms
Must be able to read, write, talk and hear

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Certified Director of Safety preferred

Responsibilities

Direct the safety of all staff and drivers, orientation, ongoing driver training and accident prevention activities including: Introduction/management of programs and technologies to reduce accidents/incidents Reducing the frequency of work-related injuries Improving CSA (Compliance, Safety & Accountability) scores Reduction in physical damage, liability and cargo claims; frequency and cost
Direct, oversee and hold accountable all Safety Staff or any personnel involved in overseeing safety sensitive functions to ensure duties and responsibilities are met: Ensure all safety policies and procedures are clearly outlined/documented Ensure all staff is trained and held accountable to the standards outlined in the policies/work instructions
Works closely with Risk Manager to: Confirm daily, weekly and quarterly responsibilities are being achieved by all staff Communicate regarding project statuses and timelines Use claim activity to propose modifications/improvements to existing Risk related programs
Provides technical safety, health support and information to employees and corporate personnel
Develop annual Company safety goals; identify company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
Initiates, participates or oversees all new/existing product/process reviews, including process hazard analyses, operator training, etc
Understands Federal and State occupational safety and health regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur to ensure Corporate compliance and keep staff/drivers safe.
Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters and specific training programs.
Assists as necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports
Supports personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment
Annually reviews and approves corporate safety library (e.g.; videos, regulations and reference manuals)
Responsible for communication with DOT, OSHA and other regulatory agencies where appropriate included Homeland Security/CT-PAT policy
Audit practices and records to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations