Summary

The Safety & Loss-Control Manager in a light-industrial staffing firm is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's safety policies and procedures to minimize the risks of job-related accidents and injuries. This role involves conducting regular safety audits, training staff on safety practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading investigations into incidents to identify causes and prevent future occurrences. The manager collaborates closely with various departments to promote a culture of safety throughout the organization and works to reduce financial losses related to workplace accidents and injuries.

Safety & Loss-Control Manager Responsibilities:

• Investigate thoroughly all accidents and near-misses to identify causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct and manage client safety assessments to identify potential workplace hazards and assess risks.
• Develop role-specific (Sales, On-Site, BM/Recruiter) safety training programs for Internal employees.
• Conduct safety audits of internal operations and develop tracking mechanisms.
• Establish reports to analyze injury trends and provide recommendations on corrective action.
• Review and analyze Workers’ Compensation loss-run data to identify the causes, severity, and frequency of injuries, ensuring follow-up with branches and clients for necessary safety interventions.
• Identify monthly / quarterly safety training topics and disseminate to the branches.
• Complete and distribute safety alerts to the associates to promote awareness.
• Review New Client Onboarding profiles, focusing on safety/risk, WC codes, rates, OSHA history.
• Development and implementation of safety policies and programs tailored to light-industrial environments.
• Collaborate with clients to enhance workplace safety and develop client-specific safety training programs.
• Address potential OSHA violations/citations/investigations that may occur at client locations.
• Monitor and report on safety performance metrics to senior management.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.

Safety & Loss-Control Manager Requirements

• Goal-Oriented – Demonstrates strong organizational abilities, exhibits maturity and sound judgment, thrives under pressure, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Communication and Problem Solving – Possesses outstanding analytical skills and excels in interpersonal communication.
• Inspiring and Negotiating – Earns trust and credibility, effectively promotes, and persuades with ideas and proposals, and consistently presents a positive image.
• Relationship Building – Actively fosters a network of relationships with vendors, clients, and colleagues within PeopleShare, cultivating strong connections both internally and externally.
• Demonstrating Integrity – Upholds high ethical standards in business and legal matters, establishing credibility through consistent values and fulfillment of commitments.
• Collaborative Contributor – Actively contributes to shared practices and benchmarks, partnering effectively with colleagues and team members to drive towards shared business objectives.
• Emotional Intelligence – involves the keen ability to perceive, comprehend, and regulate not only one's emotions but also those of others. It plays a pivotal role in enhancing communication, resolving conflicts smoothly, and nurturing a supportive and positive workplace atmosphere.
• Ability to Multitask and Prioritize – ability to manage simultaneous projects with varying deadlines and adapting to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel – must be capable of visiting clients and branches, dedicating approximately 50% of the time to work in the field.

Safety & Loss-Control Manager Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree, or relevant experience in a loss-prevention / safety role
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Experience in conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and implementing safety programs.
• Strong leadership skills to influence safety culture positively.
• Ability to train staff on safety protocols and loss-prevention initiatives.
• Crisis management capabilities to handle incidents and investigations effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft business applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Exceptional grammar and strong communication skills are essential.