Safety Manager

nexAir•Memphis, TN

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager will be responsible for performing internal safety, health, and environmental audits, identifying and establishing training requirements, providing and coordinating training for associates, and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This role involves chairing safety team meetings, conducting accident investigations, reporting safety statistics, managing environmental compliance reporting, and overseeing safety management systems and security plans. The Safety Manager will act as the subject matter expert for Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) matters within the organization.

Requirements

Experience in a safety-related role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Experience in DOT compliance for the handling and shipment of hazardous materials, including vehicle maintenance and driver compliance under 49 CFR and Federal Motor Carrier Guide regulations.
Experience with EPA regulatory compliance in an industrial manufacturing environment, including RMP regulatory requirements and annual EPA reports such as Tier II.
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
Class A or B CDL (or willingness to obtain CDL).
Computer literacy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Self-motivated and disciplined, requires little to no supervision.
Ability to concurrently deal with multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours or more; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion.
Must be able to lift 25 -50 lbs. and occasionally lift 51 to greater than 75 lbs.
Must be able to work outdoors in a wide range of temperatures.
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
Personality, enthusiasm and adherence to nexAir core values that promote cooperation and respect.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a science or safety related area.

Responsibilities

Perform internal safety, health, and environmental audits as required within region.
Identify and establish training requirements for personnel in safety-sensitive roles, DOT qualified drivers, and those handling hazardous materials.
Provide or schedule training for all associates to satisfy nexAir safety policies, procedures, and federal, state, or regulatory requirements.
Monitor due dates for refresher training and keep training materials current and on file.
Compile and distribute monthly safety meetings/webinars/briefings for all locations.
Ensure safety meeting attendance and subject matter are properly documented.
Ensure site-specific safety orientation is completed for all new employees and internal transfers.
Coordinate the efforts of Company/Facility Safety Committees, providing them with safety and regulatory compliance topics.
Chair Safety Team meetings.
Monitor/conduct monthly safety meetings at facility locations during site visits and report on their effectiveness.
Perform accident investigations for vehicle accidents and personal injuries to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
Work with Human Resources regarding investigation and documentation of Workers Compensation and Vehicle Accidents.
Report safety statistics, trends, and suggestions for improvements to management.
Maintain an accurate listing of nexAir locations’ telephone numbers, physical addresses, operating names, and emergency contact personnel.
Prepare month-end reports for Corporate Management.
Compile required reports such as EPA Tier II Reporting and Toxic Release Inventory Reporting.
Manage RMP/PSM (Risk Management Program/Process Safety Management), including internal audits every two years.
Coordinate and manage the nexAir Safety Management System.
Monitor the nexAir Security Plan and make necessary changes.
Monitor safety programs and policies and update when necessary.
Support the nexAir Operations team and broader organization as the subject matter expert for SH&E.
Speak effectively before associates, groups of customers, or organizations.
Provide training and evaluations of other associates.