The McPherson Companies, Inc.

Safety Director

LocationTrussville, AL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


General Summary

The primary role of this position is to provide direction, oversight and interaction of the day-to-day safety and compliance of operations. The Safety Director will interact directly with site and field personnel to ensure that our safety and transportation related activities are carried out in strict compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations. This position requires routine travel and over night stays to our facilities in AL, GA, TN, FL, AR, and LA.


Primary Responsibilities And Duties

Develops and manages overall safety plan and programs that identify measure and monitor all risk exposures. Selects and recommends appropriate risk management controls.
Manages and monitors adherence to safety policies and procedures and relays findings to senior leadership as appropriate.
Conducts analyses to monitor progress of the risk management program and determine potential areas of focus. Includes Disaster Recovery Plan.
Develops preventative safety program and personally supervises periodic inspections of company, and customer locations to ensure conformance to safety standards and regulations.
Assists executive team with determining appropriate safety regulations, equipment and safe work practices to be employed on specific jobs based on regulation standards.
Sets plans for continual improvement in the areas of key safety and risk management issues.
Ensure the safety of employees, customers, and locations by proactively identifying and minimizing potential hazards.
Provide compliance with all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations.
Serve as liaison between the company and broker(s) on all insurance matters (e.g., general liability, property). Works with third party adjusters on liability claims and approves reserve allocations.
Evaluate insurance coverage required by contracts with others. Reviews all agreements between the company and others to identify liability exposures.
Handles all reporting requirements for online contractor and supplier management platforms including Aveeta, ISNetworld, etc.
Develop, implement, and monitor health, safety and emergency response programs.
Conduct various required employee trainings, including OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.
Collaborate and support Operations and other internal partners by providing training, communications, and resources for safety/environmental related topics, policies, and procedures.
Maintain critical records and statistics and provide accurate and timely reports.
Identify and recommend safety and health training requirements and programs to reduce injuries.
Advise senior management regarding the impact of applicable regulations on state-wide operations.
Audit & review incident investigations, safety meeting notes, and follow-up responses to needs.
Continually seek opportunities to improve the knowledge and skill of the facility employees to positively impact the safe operations of the business.
Provide support, topics and assistance for weekly and monthly safety meetings.
Administer and maintain documents for all safety policies, written programs and training programs.
Coordinates safety training/orientation of employees ensuring training meets regulatory requirements.
Ensure all facilities are operating at optimal level of safety through regular inspections and follow up.
Manage and assist during onsite inspections by governmental agencies, vendors and customers.
Develop health and safety programs and strategies to provide company-wide training.
Reviews all agreements between the company and others to identify liability exposures.
Analyze claims and risk data. Makes appropriate recommendations to department heads and/or others as data suggests.
Analyzes and investigates claim files; determines liability; establishes reserves; decides whether a claim is to be self-handled or submitted to the insurance carrier.
Directs the proper and efficient handling of claims gathers all related data and estimates financial impact. Mitigates exposure by resolving bone file claims at the least possible cost while pursuing subrogation whenever applicable.
Facilitates safety programs and participates in safety committee meetings.
Prepares reports to others as appropriate.


Knowledge, Skills, And Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupation Safety & Health, Risk Management, or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years directing safety and compliance, ideally with multi-state distribution facilities, warehousing, or transportation industry.
Proven knowledge in all aspects of safety, including OSHA, DOT compliance, safety policy and procedure development, and loss control.
Safety program curriculum development and training required.
Knowledge of safety standards specific to warehousing is preferred.
Knowledge of Federal Occupational Safety and Health laws and standards, including certifications. Experience working with EHS certification standards and systems.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent designations is preferred.
Proven experience developing and conducting training programs for a diverse group of positions and employees.


Position Competencies

Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and achieve department objectives.
Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment and culture.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a team.
Ability to make recommendations and communicate with all levels of management, customers, and vendors.
Ability to make independent fact-based decisions in a quick and responsive manner with little to no supervision.
Proven experience identifying problems of varying complexities and finding effective solutions with few guidelines.
Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and time management skills with attention to detail.
Must be team-oriented, highly organized, detail-oriented, and have successfully demonstrated the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude in all internal and external customer interactions.
Self-starter and independent thinker with the ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.
Responsive to the needs of internal and external customers with a sense of urgency and commitment to follow up.
Solid customer experience skills and ability to build value-added relationships.
Advance computer skills with proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.


Working Environment

The work of this position is performed in both an office environment and a diverse working environment. This position requires the ability to work under pressure and communicate with a diverse population including other employees, customers, vendors, etc. This position also requires the ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs. Frequent bending, stooping, and climbing may also be required. In this position, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials, vapors, fumes, and extreme weather conditions. Proper PPE is provided for employee working in these conditions. In addition, this position may also require prolonged periods of sitting in a regular seated position as well as the use of general office equipment including phones, printers, computers, (mouse, Keyboard etc.)

The job description of the Safety Director is not inclusive and is subject to changes, additions, and deletions as determined by the supervisor.

The McPherson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled.


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