Site EHS Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Fort Dodge, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the safety program for a site in Fort Dodge, IA. This role involves managing the safety team, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial safety and experience in managing safety programs and personnel.

Requirements

5 years of experience in an Industrial setting as a Safety Professional with managerial experience.
Possess a high school diploma or a certified GED.
Possess a 30-hour certification in general industry.
Possess a bachelor’s degree in safety or 9 total years of experience in the safety field without a degree.
Strong computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Good facilitator skills with strong interpersonal skills.
Effectively work with all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and multitask.
Detailed knowledge of industrial mechanical applications/machinery, industrial insulation applications, scaffold building, general buildings/grounds maintenance, and janitorial processes.
Ability to observe details at close range.
Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required.
Ability to move for extended or continuous periods of time.
Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Ability to operate forklifts or other vehicles in a safe manner.
Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
Communication/ Expression —The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
Attention to Detail, Persistence, Concern for Others, and Dependability.
Communication with all team members to support the development of short- and long-range planning in support of the company’s goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

511 & 501 NSC General Industry- to train 10- & 30-hour OSHA, 132-hour Occupational Safety & Health Professional, NSC's Advanced Safety Certificate Program, NSC's Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH-G) General Industry, NSC's Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO-G) General Industry, NSC's Safety, Health, & Environmental Professional (SHEP-G) General Industry, BCSP's Associate Safety Professionals (ASP).

Responsibilities

Create positive and productive working relationships with local leadership team and the customer, maintaining an independent safety function.
Manage the site safety team and safety program.
Effectively communicate the safety culture, priorities, and site safety agenda to all organization levels.
Create safety awareness, participation, and recognition programs for all employees.
Manage site safety records, including employee training, incident reports, OSHA logs, and Workers Compensation cases.
Communicate and participate with the customer regarding incident reporting, safety program updates, and site-wide safety initiatives.
Interface with C&W Services staff and hourly personnel to ensure safety program expectations are met.
Ensure all team members are compliant with company/customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for Safety team members' performance and individual development plans.
Provide training and information to supervisors and employees on safety issues.
Analyze data and prepare reports for Health and Safety Metrics, including Site Scorecard, Observations, & Behaviors, to inform Leading & Lagging Indicator Reports.
Administer new hire orientation, OSHA 10-hour, weekly safety training/meetings, and classroom & field equipment training.
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health and safety.
Develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures, and manuals.
Document safety inspections, cite dangerous areas/procedures, recommend corrective actions, and maintain safety equipment supplies.
Manage and investigate all minor or major incidents, study possible causes, and make recommendations.
Ensure follow-up actions are taken to prevent re-occurrences using the 'Root Cause Analysis' method.
Participate in RCA/incident reviews with customers.
Compile and submit incident reports required by regulatory agencies and cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
Maintain a consistent and good attendance record.
Report to regional management and account manager on the status of occupational health and safety programs.
Oversee the site mentoring program.
Able to travel and support other sites.
Able to be part of the on-call rotation for safety issues.
Build trust, influence, and motivate others through personal and professional credibility.
Work with the Training Coordinator to maintain complete and accurate OSHA-compliant safety training records.
Perform any and all other relevant duties assigned by the Account Manager.
Perform assigned tasks in a safe, accurate, timely, effective, and efficient manner.
Train site employees on safety training and education programs; demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
Facilitate new employee health and safety orientations and manage/develop the material for these training classes.
Fill in for the Safety Manager in times of need.
Consultation with customer, physicians, work comp personnel & legal may be required.
Prepare and calibrate monitoring equipment to measure and control hazardous substances or conditions.
Comply with C&W SERVICES and Cargill policies.
Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views.
Inspire and motivate others to perform well.