SAFETY MANAGER plans and manages the general health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures of the organization. Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with governmental regulatory agencies. Being a SAFETY MANAGER designs and directs safety training programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. Develops worker plans and policies for new employee safety orientation including skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Additionally, SAFETY MANAGER studies, identifies, and reports causes of past accidents and develops recommendations and follow-up to prevent accident recurrences. Requires a bachelor's degree of occupational safety and health or related degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The SAFETY MANAGER manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a SAFETY MANAGER typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
FDRsafety is seeking a Safety Manager for a large client in the Utilities Industry near Dallas, GA. This is a full-time permanent opportunity that will offer a generous base salary, a lucrative benefits package, and bonus potential. This position is responsible for the overall management and direction of company safety programs within their designated site and/or region. This field-based position is responsible for traveling to job sites daily, and will lead safety by developing and carrying out procedures with the line organization that effectively control accident and health exposures in the company and minimize OSHA citations.
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