Area Safety Market Manager General Admin

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PURPOSE

At Builders FirstSource, the Area Safety Manager administers associate Health and Safety programs that promote a safe and healthful workplace through proper planning, communication, awareness, training, supervision and control of hazards in relation to Automobile and Workers’ Compensation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor the BFS safety programs for all market location by training and following guidelines set forth by OSHA and the global safety committee of BFS.
• Review trends in Workers’ Compensation and Automobile accidents. Communicate with market management to review statistics, patterns, etc.
• Schedule and/or supervise monthly safety meetings at market locations and notify safety coordinators and affected associates of new safety policies, etc.
• Work with market safety coordinators to review incentive plans in order to make sure they are being used effectively
• Ensure thorough accident investigation forms are completed after each Workers’ Compensation and Automobile accident
• Provide yearly safety and driver training according to OSHA, DOT and company standards and policies to present associates as well as new associates
• Work with locations to identify repeat offenders and ensure proper documentation and re-training is issued to associate.
• Maintain and record risk management reports per BFS policy and report violations to location management.
• Ensure mock risk assessments are completed at each location prior to District Manager’s final risk assessment and ensure monthly safety inspections are completed at each location.
• Control and monitor safety issues within location’s daily operations. Implement necessary changes for the safety of all associates and customers.
• Serve as member of the District Safety Committee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by location management.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and working experience.
• 3 years’ previous experience.
• Prior experience implementing and monitoring safety programs is required.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of OSHA and DOT rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of building industry.
• Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to motivate others and work with minimum supervision.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
  
  

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.