Safety Manager / Co-Owner

Keller Inc•Kaukauna, WI

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Safety Manager to lead and support safety initiatives across Keller and Hoffman’s construction projects and company operations. This position will support projects based out of our Kaukauna, Germantown, Sun Prairie, Wausau, and Hoffman offices, with regular travel to project sites as needed. The Safety Manager is responsible for proactively planning, implementing, controlling risk management, and managing safety programs that promote a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. This role works closely with project teams, field leadership, and employees to ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry best practices while helping protect our employees, clients, subcontractors, and the general public.

Requirements

3 or more years of experience as a Safety Manager or Director
Familiarity with writing health and safety polices and procedures
Valid drivers license
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, construction safety standards, and industry best practices
Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to travel to project sites as required
Operate with integrity and honor commitments throughout the whole project
Be a team player and share the same vision to meet goals
Be coachable and willing to learn new things
Have the right attitude and effort - SHOW UP EVERY DAY
Be a reliable and trustworthy member of the team

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field

Responsibilities

Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office. Trainings include: new hire safety orientation for all new employees, CDL certification program, DOT compliance, forklift and other equipment testing, first aid, CPR & trench safety to name a few. Must maintain accurate training records in employee files.
Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required by Federal and State safety regulations
Lead the planning and implementation of risk management and safety programs for field and office operations in compliance with all federal, state, county, and local regulations, including MSDS requirements. Proactively work with owners, subcontractors, and project teams prior to project start-up to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks, ensuring a safe work environment and reducing operational exposure
Act as corporate contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including, but not limited to OSHA and DOSH
Manage Hazardous materials control program. Work with 3rd party services to review samples and test for hazardous materials prior to the start of demolition on all projects. Secure good faith reports prior to the start of work
Ensure the completion and submission of subcontractor’s safety plans for each project before the subcontractor is allowed to work on the jobsite
Lead our policy and procedure development and determination of department goals and objectives; willingly and aggressively strive to further site safety
Monitor/ maintain a tracking system with all inspections on equipment that records when inspections need to be completed
Create jobsite safety plans before a job starts
Conduct jobsite walkthroughs, report on jobsite inspections and coordinate with site supervisor to effectively carry out the site specific safety plan
Maintain a positive work relationship with clients, subcontractors, coworkers & management
Investigate incidents, prepare reports, facilitate early return to full duty work responsibilities for injured workers and provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities
Identify potential causes for incidents and recommend: Changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents, Disciplinary action for Keller employees and/ or subcontractors
Manage and plan the annual safety meeting
Create annual budget for all safety expenses
Other duties as assigned