Director of Safety

Wilmington, DE

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise all activities related to safety and loss prevention, including training and accident investigations

• Identify, reduce and eliminate leading loss drivers for worker injury and workers compensation claims

• Ensure that all health & safety issues are managed fulfilling the requirements of all laws and regulatory requirements

• Track and have a measurable impact on the terminals’ LTI (Lost Time Injury) performance

• Conduct and coordinate employee training including monthly, quarterly and annual refreshers, as well as new hire training and applicable regulatory agencies

• Aggregate, analyze, and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety reports

• Manage site-specific safety personnel to ensure uniform implementation and tracking of safety procedures

• Represent the company with local government and non-government organizations related to health & safety in order to ensure a mutual understanding of the Company’s goals and requirements, and to work in a cooperative partnership with local resources

• Prepare facility audits to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow-up to ensure measures have been implemented

• Responsible for setting and achieving the budget for the health & safety department

• Provide managers/supervisors the necessary training to obtain detailed descriptions, corrective actions and follow through to ensure corrective actions are implemented related to accidents, near misses, injuries or property damage

• Other duties as required by the role

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, engineering, business or related

• Eight to ten years of related experience required

• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations related to environmental, health and safety

• Safety certification credentials a plus

• Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills

• Ability to handle employee issues on a 24/7 schedule

• Ability to travel as needed

• Environmental (i.e., EHS) experience and interest a strong plus

• Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, DE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person