Risk Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years safety management experience in the transportation industry
• Knowledge and experience of transporting hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience prioritizing matters and giving clear direction in unexpected situations
• Ability to perform well in stressful situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to relate well with people from the boardroom to the truck cab and orientation classroom
• Ability to use standard office equipment: computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, etc.
• Successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment and on job sites can be loud
• Required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers, handle/feel and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to read, write, talk and hear

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Certified Director of Safety preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the safety of all staff and drivers, orientation, ongoing driver training and accident prevention activities including: Introduction/management of programs and technologies to reduce accidents/incidents Reducing the frequency of work-related injuries Improving CSA (Compliance, Safety & Accountability) scores Reduction in physical damage, liability and cargo claims; frequency and cost
• Direct, oversee and hold accountable all Safety Staff or any personnel involved in overseeing safety sensitive functions to ensure duties and responsibilities are met: Ensure all safety policies and procedures are clearly outlined/documented Ensure all staff is trained and held accountable to the standards outlined in the policies/work instructions
• Works closely with Risk Manager to: Confirm daily, weekly and quarterly responsibilities are being achieved by all staff Communicate regarding project statuses and timelines Use claim activity to propose modifications/improvements to existing Risk related programs
• Provides technical safety, health support and information to employees and corporate personnel
• Develop annual Company safety goals; identify company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
• Initiates, participates or oversees all new/existing product/process reviews, including process hazard analyses, operator training, etc
• Understands Federal and State occupational safety and health regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur to ensure Corporate compliance and keep staff/drivers safe.
• Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters and specific training programs.
• Assists as necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports
• Supports personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Annually reviews and approves corporate safety library (e.g.; videos, regulations and reference manuals)
• Responsible for communication with DOT, OSHA and other regulatory agencies where appropriate included Homeland Security/CT-PAT policy
• Audit practices and records to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations

Benefits

• Meritain Aetna (offer two heath plan options)
• Company Sponsored HRA card
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance (offer 2 plans)
• Colonial Supplemental (accident, medical bridge, disability, cancer, Life/ADD)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance policy (1x annual salary)
• Pet Insurance / Pet Discount Program
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Profit Share, once eligible
• 401K with company 401K match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays