Safety Manager

Glbhc•Saginaw, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management: Manages, recommendations for hire, assigns, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. Cast vision, responsible for coaching, managing, and leading the department to success. (10%) Clinical: Collaborates with Clinical leadership to embed safety standards into ambulatory workflows and oversee clinical risk management—including adverse event reporting, root cause analyses, and trend monitoring—to minimize preventable harm across all GLBHC sites. Supports incident report management, develops programs to improve onâsite safety performance, and reduces workplace injury and workers’ compensation costs. Oversee investigations and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses (including OSHA 300 logs), analyzes incident trends, conducts safety-related investigations, and maintains all related documentation. (30%) Communication: Chairs the Safety Committee as needed and directs activities which include the development, maintenance, and communication of the Safety manual. Provides monthly and annual reporting to the committee. Published Safety bulletins and safety memos as needed. May also serve on other safety related sub-committees. 10% Facilities: Ensures the security and safety of facilities. Responds to alarms during and after hours. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of security camera system, administer access control software and building access. (10%) Training: Ensures a safe environment at all GLBHC locations. Develops, coordinates, and conducts in-service training for employees including best safety practices. Communicates with staff and administrators to resolve safety/security issues. Conducts Emergency Preparedness drills. (10%) Inspection/Assessments: Conducts building and grounds inspections on periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices. Responsible for environmental health, performs a variety of safety inspections, hazardous surveillance audits, and risk assessments. (10%) Hazard communication: Manages the hazard communication program along with Employee Right to Know. Provides assessment and monitors usage of all hazardous materials and updates Safety Data Sheet (SDS). (10%) Compliance & Regulations: Monitors and analyzes agency performance in order to identify opportunities and lead the implementation of improved safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations; this includes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations. (10%) Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. MARGINAL JOB DUTIES Assist with employee or patient terminations. Assist with the GLBHC Emergency Management program as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree required. Equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Two (2) years in a management position required.
Two (2) years in a Occupational Health & Safety field required.
Proficient knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Windows, OSHA, MIOSHA, and DOT standards.
Outstanding communications and excellent customer service skills are essential.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
The Safety Manager must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills by communicating safety expectations clearly and compassionately across clinical and non-clinical teams.
They collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, leadership, and support services to promote a culture of patient, staff, and visitor safety.
This role requires active listening, conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to influence safe practices while respecting clinical judgment, regulatory requirements, and the fast-paced, high-stress healthcare environment.
None
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 50 lbs. often.
Full-time
Flexible and varied, including late nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
This role requires regular on-site presence to effectively manage safety operations and is therefore not eligible for telecommuting.
Frequent travel will be required between various GLBHC sites.
Reimbursement for use of a personal automobile will be provided at the existing rate of the corporation.
A current certificate of insurance is required along with a copy of a valid driver’s license is required for reimbursement.

Responsibilities

Manages, recommendations for hire, assigns, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
Cast vision, responsible for coaching, managing, and leading the department to success.
Collaborates with Clinical leadership to embed safety standards into ambulatory workflows and oversee clinical risk management
Supports incident report management, develops programs to improve onâsite safety performance, and reduces workplace injury and workers’ compensation costs.
Oversee investigations and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses (including OSHA 300 logs), analyzes incident trends, conducts safety-related investigations, and maintains all related documentation.
Chairs the Safety Committee as needed and directs activities which include the development, maintenance, and communication of the Safety manual.
Provides monthly and annual reporting to the committee.
Published Safety bulletins and safety memos as needed.
Ensures the security and safety of facilities.
Responds to alarms during and after hours.
Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of security camera system, administer access control software and building access.
Ensures a safe environment at all GLBHC locations.
Develops, coordinates, and conducts in-service training for employees including best safety practices.
Communicates with staff and administrators to resolve safety/security issues.
Conducts Emergency Preparedness drills.
Conducts building and grounds inspections on periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices.
Responsible for environmental health, performs a variety of safety inspections, hazardous surveillance audits, and risk assessments.
Manages the hazard communication program along with Employee Right to Know.
Provides assessment and monitors usage of all hazardous materials and updates Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Monitors and analyzes agency performance in order to identify opportunities and lead the implementation of improved safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations; this includes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations.
Assist with employee or patient terminations.
Assist with the GLBHC Emergency Management program as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.