Safety Manager, Distribution

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with Corporate Safety Manager, HRBPs, and Arbon leadership, develops and executes annual EHS Action Plan for assigned Arbon Equipment districts.
• Facilitate leadership involvement and participation in the safety program through monthly updates on leading and lagging safety indicators.  Assist leaders with incorporating safety into business planning and goals.
• Analyzes individual accidents to determine root causes.  Identifies possible corrective actions to prevent similar incidents in the future and communicates these to field management.  Identifies potential safety violations that contributed to accident.  Cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Analyzes overall accident history and trends of organization to identify problem areas and develops plans for improvement.  Work with organization management to implement corrective action plans.
• Analyzes overall vehicle accident history, company vehicle telematics software, and trends of organization to identify problem areas and develop plans for improvement.  Work with organization management to implement corrective action plans.
• Formulates general safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures to be followed by organization personnel in compliance with local, state, federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environment Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.
• Develop and maintain a health and safety-oriented work philosophy among employees.  This includes development of training materials, safe operating procedures (SOPs), job safety analysis, awareness building campaigns, and incentive programs.
• Consults with local offices on design and use of equipment, shops, fire prevention and safety programs.
• Carries out field safety audits of employees, job sites, and Arbon facilities.  Communicates audit results to appropriate management personnel.  Maintain audit database and tracks results of these audits for use in employee performance reviews and safety action plan.
• Compiles and submits accident reports and 300A data required by regulatory agencies.  OSHA 300 log completion for all Arbon office locations and districts and coordinates posting with field management 
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation and auto claims.  This includes developing systems for timely reporting, monitoring of post-accident drug and alcohol testing program, working with field managers on return to work/light duty programs to reduce or eliminate lost time claims.
• Working with the insurance carrier to submit a work comp claim, manage the claim from date of injury until date the claim is closed, provide any information needed, control costs, monitor the claim file and ensure that the injured employee is getting the service they require from the claims adjuster.
• Assists field personnel with contractor qualification reports and complete these reports as needed.
• Assists field management on safety issues associated with subcontractors, customers, and general contractors.  Work with customers to resolve safety issues, concerns, and develop corrective action plans.
• Assist field management with customer requirements for any quoted or awarded jobs.  This could include job safety analysis (JSA), site safety plans (SSP), risk assessments, and specialized safety programs and training requirements for the job.
• Assists with 3rd party prequalification companies to help Arbon be customer ready.  This includes safety questionnaires, written program submittal, insurance certificates, training assignments, and training qualifications. 
• Devises, supervises, and coordinates safety training and orientation programs or media for the Learning Management System (LMS) and with assistance from Regional Technician Trainers which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness.  Monitor annual safety training compliance of field personnel.  Conduct regular and best practice safety training as needed.
• Get certified as an OSHA trainer and conduct OSHA 10 and 30 hour construction classes in the field as needed.
• Work with outside vendors to determine the best quality product and control costs for safety-related supplies, PPE, annual crane, fire extinguisher, and service truck inspections, safety training, and security services for the districts.
• Formulates general policies and procedures to be followed by organization personnel to maintain DOT compliance for company CMV drivers, non-CMV company drivers, and overall fleet safety.  Monitors Auto Policy point system and identifies employees who require corrective action in this regard.  Keeps track of company drivers and facilitates MVR review process.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a safety-related discipline, and
• Five or more years of related experience, or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in a field safety environment or construction is highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to communicate and present effectively to various audiences, from field personnel and senior management
• Travel up to 25% is required
• Strong analytical skills, including root-cause analysis, required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

What We Offer

At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.