Senior Manager, Safety & Human Performance

The Senior Manager of Safety and Human Performance is responsible for executing the safety and human performance initiatives across the Lewis organization to enhance the safety culture and identify, evaluate, and control risks necessary to implement next-generation innovations in safety and human performance and operating efficiency. They will utilize their expertise in leadership and build strong teams that collaborate well and deliver optimal results. The Senior Manager plans, develops, and coordinates safety and human performance activities as well as participates in strategic planning processes, tracking metrics across the Lewis organization, and providing leadership to ensure the company complies with applicable Federal, State, and Local rules and requirements.

As a member of the Safety and Human Performance leadership team they will assist in the development and execution of strategic plans to achieve overall business objectives while promoting and demonstrating the mission and operating principles of the Lewis organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides strong leadership and supervision to employees in the safety department, fostering a high-performance team environment.

Essential Duties

- Develop, lead the implementation of standardized Safety and Human Performance policies, procedures and training across the Lewis Organization.

- Develops, manages, and implements highly effective strategies for safety programs, utilizing Human Performance tools and industry best practices to eliminate serious injuries and at-risk behaviors.

- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of federal and state safety laws, ensuring compliance with regulations.

- Stays abreast of regulatory changes and industry standards, including Z133 and OSHA, and proactively integrates them into the company's safety programs.

- Keep up to date of trends, best practices. Relay opportunities and efforts to close performance gaps to the VP Safety and Human Performance to continually improve the health and safety of Lewis Team Members.

- Leads, directs, plans work schedules, assigns, and delegates work; and evaluates Safety Manager and Safety Specialists’ performance.

- Conducts thorough incident investigations, identifying probable causes and making insightful recommendations for corrective actions.

- Provides senior management with comprehensive reports, including trending analysis and actionable programs/recommendations to enhance overall safety performance of the company.

- Collaborates closely with the Operation Vice Presidents, and Risk Management to develop and implement new strategic initiatives aligned with safety and training objectives.

- Conducts site visits with Safety Specialists and Operations to promote a culture of learning, improvement, and foster a safer work environment.

- Attends, presents, and participates in regional/ divisional quarterly safety meetings as necessary.

- Represents the company professionally to customers and regulatory entities when required.

- Actively participates in industry trade associations, contributing expertise on behalf of the company.

Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, and Safety, or other related field preferred.

- Minimum Associate’s degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or other related field required.

- At least five years in progressive safety leadership roles, showcasing exceptional leadership skills and a history of building high-performing teams.

- Safety management systems experience.

- Professional Safety Certification (i.e., Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health & Safety Tech (CHST))

- Proven track record of driving safety performance and cultural transformation. This includes creating and executing safety and health standards, processes, and measures.

- Thorough working knowledge of OSHA and ANSI standards and requirements.

- Experience in Human Performance or Resiliency Engineering, leveraging these methodologies to enhance safety performance.

- Valid driver’s license.

Technology, Equipment & Tools

- Proficient with standard office equipment i.e. computer, phones, scanner, fax and copier.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Outlook.

- Proficient with Smart Phones, tablets, and applications for effective communication and information management.

- Proficient with industry tools and equipment used in utility line clearance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

- Ability to develop, revise, and implement Safety policies and programs.

- Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of customers.

- Extensive knowledge of regulatory guidelines and the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.

- Proven leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve optimal results.

- Demonstrates excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.

- Proficient presentation skills to effectively deliver a high-quality presentation to a wide variety of audiences.

- Knowledge of vegetation management or utility environment strongly preferred.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, an employee must regularly stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, reach and perform repetitive keystrokes. While performing the duties of this job, an employee must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs and lift or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to both weather and other outdoor factors and an office environment. The position requires ­frequent travel including overnights by ground and/or air transportation. Some travel may be required on short notice. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, while the noise level outdoors in the operational environment may be loud.

COMPENSATION

: $90,000 - $122,500

Lewis Services regularly evaluates our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. Starting pay will be based on a candidate’s experience, skills and education.