Safety Manager

District Council of Madison Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul•Madison, WI

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for traveling to worksites to investigate complaints, perform routine audits, and identify potential risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role spans diverse environments, including warehouses, production facilities, retail stores, and office buildings, with a focus on addressing safety concerns specific to each business and industry. The Safety Manager collaborates with stakeholders to develop and implement effective risk reduction strategies based on audit findings. This position has the authority to stop unsafe work, escalate safety violations to department managers and HR, and recommend corrective actions. The Safety Manager serves as a subject matter expert and provides guidance on OSHA compliance and internal safety policies. Additionally, they play a critical role in fostering a culture of safety by promoting awareness, leading employee training sessions, and distributing materials on safety protocols and emergency response plans.

Requirements

OSHA 30-hour required
Be able to work independently and adapt to ever-changing needs, job assignments and priorities.
Possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely, accurate decisions.
For the safety of the clients SVdP serves, as per the Safeguarding Policy, this position requires successfully completing a criminal background check
Participate in the SVdP Drug & Alcohol Testing Program for Safety Sensitive Positions (including pre-employment, random, and post-incident testing).
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, ethnicities, and races. OR is willing to communicate and interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultures, varying abilities, ethnicities, and races.
Proven experience in a safety role
In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, guidelines and practices
Experience in developing safety programs and policies
Experience in creating and implementing training programs that are OSHA compliant
Demonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adults.
Commitment to teamwork, equity, and inclusion, and reliable attendance and punctuality.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record (must be insurable with SVdP insurance provider)
Understanding of OSHA guidelines and other state and local safety regulations
Familiarity with the tools, machines and equipment used in both retail and production environments
Demonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adults
A minimum of two years of safety experience and implementation of programs and practices
This position requires effectively communicating various information to employees, customers, and clients. Good listening and verbal and written skills are required.
This position requires the ability to prioritize and execute responsibilities independently
This position requires the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for sound decision-making and problem-solving with attention to detail.
Knowledge of the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google applications is required. Typing a minimum of 55 words per minute is needed.
This employee must be able to work with a culturally and socially diverse population, as represented by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's employees, customers, and clients.
Employees must frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear, and use their hands to handle or touch products, tools, or controls.
Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or another person.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Employee must be able to follow instructions and work autonomously on assigned job duties.
Employee must be able to work assigned shifts consistently and live within 35 miles of Madison, Wisconsin.
Must be licensed and able to drive a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

ASP (Associate Safety Professional) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) and or CSM (Certified Safety Manager) preferred

Responsibilities

Continually evaluate the organization's procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify unsafe conditions requiring improvement
Assist in the development and revision of company policies, training and procedures related to safety & compliance
Stay abreast of safety & compliance with rules and regulations through research and education, and recommend updates to policies, procedures, and/or training
Investigate accidents and incidents to prepare and present reports summarizing accidents, injuries and near misses in the monthly Safety Committee meetings
Share information, suggestions, and observations with Senior Leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the organization
Acts as a safety resource by providing effective solutions, answers and inputs as necessary to address concerns and or obstacles to safe work
Organize and conduct OSHA-compliant training on safety and compliance topics
Ensure the safety manual is current and applicable through annual revision or verification
Ensure that each building’s Do Not Panic/Emergency Action plan is kept up to date, and locations are performing quarterly drills
Communicate preventative maintenance problems and potential issues to the Facilities Manager to provide a safe and clean working environment that complies with all state and local building and fire codes while implementing safety policies through training, reporting safety hazards, and correcting unsafe employee practices
Supporting Operational Leaders and Management Teams through permitting, inspections, safe work plan meetings, hazard identification and risk assessment (personal and process safety), problem-solving, incident investigation and analysis facilitation
Assesses safety and health program performance.
Conduct random Safety walk-through inspections of buildings within the organization and job sites, ensuring compliance with both best practices and safety requirements
Managing documentation and reporting of safety-related records and materials
Provides support and materials for monthly safety meetings and shares Lessons Learned or other observations with the organization's Senior Leadership and Management
Escalates safety violations internally and consults with Senior Leadership and HR before any external reporting
Lead and support safety initiatives within the organization
Provide safety orientation and training of new and existing employees on equipment
Attend management meetings as scheduled by the Senior Director of Retail Operations/Associate Director of Retail Operations
Maintains Google calendar for proper time management proficiency
Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities.
Play an integral role in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion within the organization.
Adhere to the Safeguarding Policy by ensuring timely completion of mandatory training, staying updated on relevant training modules, and undergoing the necessary background checks to maintain compliance.
Priorities may shift based on operational needs and emergent safety issues; however, core responsibilities will remain focused on safety, compliance, and risk reduction. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.