Safety Manager

DSV•Columbus, OH

5d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager plans, implements, and coordinates safety and workers’ compensation programs to reduce or eliminate job injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses. This management role develops organization-wide safety standards, policies, procedures, and workflows, and directs activities to meet Health & Safety plan objectives and targets. The position works closely with operations to identify risks and implement controls, ensures regulatory reporting is completed accurately and on time, and continually assesses and reduces Health & Safety risks. The Safety Manager also investigates accidents and injuries and recommends or coordinates corrective actions. The position oversees workers’ compensation cost containment and legal compliance, maintains relationships with legal counsel and medical providers, and establishes modified work programs for employees with restrictions. It schedules and oversees the company safety committee, manages and participates in the Emergency Response Team, and provides interpretation and guidance on OSHA regulations and applicable local and state requirements. This role works on problems of diverse scope, exercises judgment within established policies, and may advise subordinate staff, administer budgets and schedules, and manage functional-area activities through subordinate supervisors or professionals. The position is based at 225 Rathmell Rd in Lockbourne, Ohio. The expected annual base pay range is $95,000–$105,000, with actual compensation determined by job-related factors.

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Generally preferred experience of 2–4 years leading a safety program and/or at the managerial level within operations.
Must be able to pass any required federal, state, or local government, airport, or company background checks, clearances, and drug and alcohol tests.
Must be capable of performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for operational policies.
Monitor the workers’ compensation program for cost containment, legal compliance, and adequate employee service; maintain relationships with legal counsel and medical providers and arrange appropriate service contracts.
Establish and maintain a modified work program for employees with restrictions.
Schedule and oversee the company’s safety committee.
Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and applicable local and state regulations, and interpret and provide guidance on these requirements.
Manage and participate in the Emergency Response Team.
Establish organization-wide safety standards and best practices, including policies, procedures, and workflows.
Plan, organize, direct, and control activities to deliver Health & Safety plan objectives and targets.
Work with operations to identify risks and develop and implement controls.
Ensure regulatory reports are accurate, thoroughly reviewed, and submitted on time.
Continuously identify, assess, and reduce or eliminate Health & Safety risks.
Investigate accidents and injuries and recommend or coordinate corrective actions.
Manage functional-area activities and guide subordinate staff toward objectives and schedules.