Safety Operations Manager

Empire Southwest•Mesa, AZ

1d•$80,584 - $137,236

About The Position

The Safety Operations Manager provides leadership, guidance, mentoring, training, and direction to the company and manages a team of safety supervisors. The role supports efforts to minimize or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses within Empire’s operational areas. In partnership with Operations, the manager identifies and evaluates hazards and activities, forecasts potential safety risks and related costs, and regularly communicates safety results, updates, and recommendations. The position also performs safety operational tasks as directed by the Environmental Health Safety Manager. The manager oversees safety and occupational health programs, develops facility EH&S strategies with Operations, supports incident response and investigation, and evaluates compliance with company standards and government regulations. The role works across Operations, HR, Training, Marketing, Risk Management, and Leadership to strengthen safety practices, manage contractor and vendor safety protocols, and foster employee awareness, ownership, and accountability. The work is performed in an office and in the field.

Requirements

Five years of experience in Safety.
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Business Management, or a related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of a wide range of hazards, controls, and safety assessment methods.
Knowledge spanning physical, chemical, biological, and behavioral sciences; mathematics; business; training and educational techniques; engineering concepts; and operational settings such as construction, manufacturing, and transportation.
Familiarity with state and federal regulations, including CAL-OSHA, OSHA, and MSHA.
Ability to analyze and synthesize information and make recommendations.
Ability to plan, organize, and lead programs effectively and efficiently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including persuasion and influence.
Action-oriented approach, sense of urgency, and energy and conviction to lead change and establish Empire’s Safety Culture.
Ability to use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals with creativity and latitude.
Ability to meet applicable safety requirements and use required safety equipment.
Acceptable attendance in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including driving, sitting, using hands, talking or hearing, standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Mentor managers and employees in their work areas to develop safe habits involving facilities, tooling, equipment, service trucks, and work processes.
Assist the EHS Manager in planning and managing a comprehensive safety and occupational health program to eliminate or control injury risks.
Plan, implement, direct, coordinate, and evaluate industrial hygiene, occupational health, and safety management programs.
Develop and lead EH&S facility strategies in partnership with Operational Managers.
Collaborate with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as the primary contact for project-site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management.
Maintain a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
Identify, document, and monitor operational safety, health, and environmental hazards, and communicate them to operational leadership.
Conduct self-assessments of safety, health, and environmental programs for compliance with company standards and government regulations, and establish PPE standards for operations.
Support Operations Leaders and HR and Training Departments in maintaining adherence to Empire safety and training requirements, corporate initiatives, policies, and procedures.
Lead and facilitate the development and performance evaluations of Safety Supervisors.
Work with the Risk Manager to establish an Incident Review Committee and collaborate on investigations involving incidents, losses, infractions, workers’ compensation claims, and expenses.
Work with HR, Marketing, and Operations to develop communications and materials for a formal annual safety communication plan.
Partner with Operations Management to explain relevant environmental, health, and safety requirements and their operational impact.
Partner with Leadership and HR to develop job tasks, job hazard analyses, and work activities that control and prevent hazards, including hazards not covered by government standards.
Manage vendor and contractor on-site safety protocols, including chemical management.
Create an environment of ownership and personal accountability for individual performance.
Work safely, follow applicable safety policies, and comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Support education and reinforcement of the foundational principles of Empire’s Safety Culture through cross-functional communication.