Safety and Compliance Director

Pay Transparency Statement:

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Position Summary:

The Safety and Compliance Director elevates the company's safety performance by tying culture and safety compliance together. This position mitigates risk and promotes safety programs and services by developing, implementing, and continuously evaluating safety and prevention programs that encourage employees to focus on healthy living and safe work habits.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Foster a culture of safety throughout the company by promoting safety as a core value, recognizing, and rewarding safe behavior, and leading by example
• Create, update and implement safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations that promote a safe work environment
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations, standards, and codes, including staying updated on changes in regulations, conducting audits, liaising with regulatory agencies, etc.
• Manage, conduct and review risk assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards in the workplace along with developing strategies to mitigate these risks
• Develop and implement safety training programs for employees to ensure they are aware of safety protocols and procedures, i.e., training on proper equipment use, emergency procedures, hazard recognition, etc.
• Lead incident investigations for workplace accidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root causes and prevent recurrence inclusive of analyzing data, interviewing employees, collaborating with other departments or functional areas, etc.
• Facilitate communication about safety issues and initiatives across the company by conducting safety meetings, distributing safety bulletins, promoting safety awareness campaigns, etc.
• Analyze workers' compensation, Auto Liability, and General Liability claims data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for prevention
• Develop and implement proactive risk management strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of injuries and collisions within the company
• Collaborate with the appropriate partners and functional areas within the company to manage claims effectively
• Monitor the financial impact of workers' compensation claims on the company including direct costs, i.e., medical expenses, indemnity payments, etc. and indirect costs, i.e., lost productivity, administrative expenses as well as develop strategies to control costs and minimize financial losses
• Montor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives continuously
• Identify areas for improvement within safety programs and initiatives and implement changes to enhance workplace safety as needed
• Other projects or duties as assigned