Safety Director

Description

Acme Barricades is looking for a Safety Director who demonstrates DRIVE to succeed, POISE to remain steady but also to think and respond quickly, CURIOSITY to improve processes and a solve problems, TEAMWORK to win as a whole and not just individually, and PASSION to make ACME a career – and not just a job!

Essential Job Functions: The Safety Director will oversee all aspects of achieving the Company’s HSE program objectives. This includes but is not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel.

• Serve as a Corporate representative for the Safety Program, both in the field and at the branches throughout Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee.
• Facilitate positive interactions with employees and managers while simultaneously asserting themselves as a safety authority.
• Promote and reinforce positive safety culture through frequent interactions with personnel at all levels.
• Manage a team of at least 4 direct reports.
• Conduct and oversee jobsite assessments, facility inspections, and safety meetings.
• Analyze field assessments to identify trends and deliver insights to senior management.
• Develop Hazard / Risk Mitigation plans based on hazards identified.
• Supervise safety incentive programs.
• Supervise management of claims, including Auto, Workman’s Comp, General Liability.
• Oversee heavy equipment safety procedures
• Ensure CDL driver compliance, including E-logs, DVIR, cargo securement, and all FMCSA regulations.
• Work closely with Fleet Manager to ensure 100% compliance with all FMCSA and Acme Barricades driver / fleet compliance requirements.
• Assist with new-hire training to establish consistent and effective onboarding procedures.
• Develop and conduct training for managers, equipment operators and drivers to ensure safe operation and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Contribute ideas and recommend programs that aid in achieving safety and compliance objectives.
• Complete Safety Training and / or Certification as required by Manager.
• Requires 30-50% travel throughout Florida, with occasional travel outside of Florida.
• Facilitate ongoing development and implementation of new, web-based safety performance and claim reporting dashboard.
• Set goals and objectives for improving upon safety performance.
• Prepare reports as requested.
• Oversee incident investigations, and ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping as required by Acme Barricades, OSHA, FMCSA and any other governing agencies.
• Works with HR and field operations to address and resolve employee safety & health concerns.
• Develop, update and maintain the company Safety Manual.
• Review accident investigation reports and conduct root-cause analysis to prevent recurring injuries, incidents, and accidents.
• Recommend, develop and implement new training programs as needed.
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay and growth
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
• 401(k) plan + Company match
• Performance bonus
• Overtime
• Company vehicle
  
  

NOTE: Pay is based on a number of factors, and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, credentials and experience.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of OSHA regulations, including but not limited to Cranes & Derricks, Fall Protection, Heat Illness, Forklifts, Job Hazard Analysis, PPE selection and use, Ladder Safety, Hazard Communication, LOTO.
• Expert knowledge of FMCSA regulations, including but not limited to CDL requirements, Driver Qualifications, ELDs, Hours-of-Service, DVIRs, Cargo Securement, D&A Testing.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and other common business software applications.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Effective and persuasive presenter.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop & maintain positive relationships with internal management & external customers.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Self-directed. Must be able to identify problems and implement solutions with limited oversight.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Professional certifications / credentials preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (read/write/speak fluently) preferred.
• Enthusiastic about improving the safety and health of Acme’s workforce.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience leading safety teams in a related industry, including but not limited to general construction, highway maintenance, transportation construction.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Repeated physical effort for several hours at a time including standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours), loading, and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles, walking on varying ground surfaces and frequently lifting a minimum of 15 pounds. Occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs, and hands repetitively – under 15 lbs.
• Working outdoors, working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions
• Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, and reports.
• Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone.
• Communicating clearly - both written and verbally, ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor.
• Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, adjusting to a changing work schedule, working overtime, and working individually and as a team with other employees.
• Valid driver’s license required, will require passing MVR and controlled substance test, may require background and criminal record check.? Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.