Safety Director

SAY Group is supporting a client who is looking to hire a Safety Director. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong track record as a leader in safety. If you have experience tracking, analyzing and reporting on safety metrics to drive strategic solutions…. this could be an exciting opportunity for you!

The Safety Director will oversee and implement organizational safety programs and policies. They develop and enforce safety protocols to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The Corporate Safety Director conducts regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and risks and works closely with department heads to address and mitigate these issues. They also provide training and education to employees on safety procedures and best practices. In the event of accidents or incidents, the Corporate Safety Director investigates and reports on the causes and implements corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. They are critical in promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Enforces organizational safety programs and policies to prevent injuries, fires, or other workplace accidents. Directs identifying and mitigating potential safety hazards, developing and delivering safety training programs, educating employees on safe working practices, appropriate equipment operation, and emergency procedures, and investigating accidents and incidents.
• Ensures compliance with internal safety policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Leads the safety committee. Responsible for measuring the ROI.
• Stops operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Prepares vehicle and workers' compensation documentation for claim submittal.
• Review accident and incident reports for trends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum of 4 year Bachelors degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.

Required & Preferred Experience

• A minimum of 10 years experience developing and enforcing safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Managerial experience, including hiring, performance management, and other personnel actions.
• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.