Safety and Compliance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety and Compliance Manager is responsible for a wide variety of tasks related to the overall well-being of warehouse personnel. They will facilitate all safety/security related training, discussion, and planning to ensure that a safe, yet productive environment is maintained. They will ensure the correct documentation and reporting of all safety related incidents and verify follow up communication. Development and recommendation of policies to promote workplace safety/security will be essential. They will ensure we are in compliance with all FDA/Dept. Of Ag regulations. This position maintains extensive knowledge of various operations protocols and identifies areas for improved efficiencies while maintaining company policy and government regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Create and implement all compliance standards

·      Includes: FDA, Dept of Ag, OSHA standards

·        Communicate with government agencies such as OSHA, FAD, Dept. of Ag as needed.

·        Schedule and supervise safety/security related training for new hire onboarding, hazmat compliance, first aid, emergency response, and general workplace practices.

·      Includes: powered lift training, fall protection, fire drills (performed quarterly), active shooter, lock out tag out (LOTO), evacuation, utility shut-off, SDS sheets, hazard communication, hand/power tool, and CDL

·        Ensure that detailed documentation of above is maintained. This included organized records of all employee certifications as required by their position.

·      Includes: safety interactions (reviewed weekly), OSHA compliance and complaints, personal safety training (with appropriate facilitators), new hire orientation, ANSI compliance, emergency contact list, certifications (general or specific), medical and Medcor data, pre-employment.

·        Maintain current knowledge of government safety/security standards and regulations

·      Includes: conduct/assign in-house inspections and/or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure proper compliance within company property.

·        Facilitate equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE) upkeep

·      Includes: PPE ordering, preservation, replacement, assessment of safety/practicality, maintenance of equipment onsite

·        Participate and/or assign prompt, thorough investigations of all safety/security incidents, identifying causes and recommending actions for eliminating risk and preventing future incidents

·      Includes: forklift accidents/injury, paneled interview, creation/implementation of change, and data tracking

·        Perform and/or assign routine safety/security inspections throughout the entire property to ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations and company policy

·        Conduct building inspections

·      Includes: building cleanliness, code compliance, rack damage, pumphouse inspection, updating building maps and rosters for emergencies, and periodic checks of safety equipment (fire extinguishers, exit signage, eye wash, AED, etc.)

·        Lead facility and machine maintenance 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in related safety and/or compliance field
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a distribution environment preferred