Safety Manager

Interstate Batteries•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Safety Manager provides leadership and support for safety-related functions across the Interstate Batteries system. The role leads a team of four EHS Specialists who provide safety support to Interstate locations and contributes to the development and execution of strategic and tactical EHS initiatives. The position oversees safety engagement, training, policies and procedures, industrial hygiene monitoring, audits and inspections, injury and fatality prevention, continuous improvement, incident investigation, and the EHS Information System. It also monitors regulatory developments, builds relationships with field leaders, provides subject matter expertise, and works with regulatory agencies on inspections and compliance matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three to five years of experience as a safety professional.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Ability to influence managers, business partners, and key stakeholders across all organizational levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to large audiences and in one-on-one meetings with senior managers.
Ability to grow and develop team members.
Technical and regulatory knowledge, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and consensus standards.
Strong time management, project management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and as an individual contributor with little supervision.
Demonstrated initiative and drive for results.
Open to input from others and able to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Major in Occupational Safety or a related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification, or the ability to become certified.
Experience as a people leader.
Proven track record of continuous program improvements.
Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and education.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for a team of four EHS Specialists.
Contribute to the development of strategic EHS priorities and manage tactical initiatives to achieve them.
Assign projects to EHS Specialists and manage their performance against established goals.
Manage the Safety Champion Program to increase team member safety engagement.
Manage the EHS Training Program and meet development, delivery, implementation, and improvement targets.
Manage the Safety Policy/Procedure Process and meet development, implementation, and review targets.
Develop and manage the Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Program, including contract sampling providers, analytical laboratories, and training EHS Specialists to use and maintain monitoring equipment.
Manage the EHS auditing and inspection Program and meet improvement targets.
Develop and manage the Significant Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention Program.
Develop and manage the Continuous Safety Improvement (CSI) Program, including Kaizen projects.
Stay current with emerging safety innovations, products, and services and discuss them with the EHS Director.
Monitor and research safety regulatory changes and adjust programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Develop and manage the EHS Information System (EHSIS), monitor safety metrics and trends, and recommend proactive responses.
Manage the Incident Investigation & Prevention Program to reduce incident frequency, severity, and associated losses.
Build relationships with field leaders and influence commitment to safety culture improvement.
Provide subject matter expertise on safety issues.
Interact with regulatory Safety and Health agencies to clarify regulations, assist with onsite inspections, help respond to recommendations, violations, and citations, and involve the EHS Director and legal department as appropriate.