Director of Safety & Compliance

SUMMARY: Director of Safety and Compliance will be responsible for safety to ensure industry standards and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develops the company’s formal safety program, to include a formally written plan that is updated based on company needs and changing safety requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local and industry specific safety and environmental regulations. 
• Ensures conformity with all related labor, health and safety, and other applicable laws and group policies. 
• Investigates and analyzes incident reports, near misses, vehicle accidents, and complaints involving work‐related injuries and illness. 
• Responsible for administration and management of worker compensation program, including all claims and compliance reporting.
• Coordinates Fit for Duty examinations, drug and alcohol testing for post‐accident/incident situations and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
• Oversees, maintains and updates all confidential workers compensation and DOT and OSHA medical records.
• Ensures the company is in compliance with all applicable DOT regulations, including but not limited to: DOT Driver Files, Hours of Service, ELD compliance, random CDL drug testing, vehicle maintenance.
• Works with managers and Personnel to facilitate complex return to work situations as well as employee accommodations. 
• Administers loss prevention programs and addresses problem areas for both workers’ compensation and general liability; monitors programs for compliance with existing and new laws; analyzes and reviews policies and programs and coordinates changes with executives
• Develops and refines recommended procedures and methods based on reports of incidents, accidents, near misses and other data gathered from industry and agencies to improve safety and loss prevention. 
• Prepares, disseminates and maintains memos, reports and administrative controls of records related to safety and health programs.
• Develops, administers and maintains safety training program for all company positions; monitors employee completion of assigned training tasks.
• Assists department heads and administrators in enforcing safety regulations and codes.
• Implements and/or manages a company-wide preventative maintenance program for safety and environmental equipment. 
• Conducts building and grounds surveys on periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures. 
• Measures and evaluates effectiveness of safety program, using established goals. 
• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving safety operations. 
• Develops and manages safety committees at corporate and branch levels.
• Works with regulatory agencies such as OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, and local fire departments when needed.
• All other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Requires a high level of professionalism and confidentiality 
• Must be possess a positive and upbeat personality 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety management role
• Ability to gain knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and environmental laws and regulations
• Ability to create and present training programs
• Ability to work with little or no direct supervision
• Must possess good problem-solving skills

• Ability to travel to various branch locations. Percentage of travel: 10-20%
• Must be detailed oriented

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Management and/or related safety experience. 
• ASP, CSP or other applicable safety certifications are preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to read and interpret work instructions.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to establish credibility quickly. Must be decisive and able to recognize and support the organizations goals and priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to utilize the computer screen and keyboard, telephone and will need to bend and reach to file.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office and field environment.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This position is classified as full-time, exempt. 
• Normal Days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the personnel for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. 

EEO/AAP Statement

Rudd Equipment Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy not to discriminate against any Incumbent or Applicant.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an Affirmative Action Program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans, and other protected veterans.