What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Safety Field Ops position at Freeman Company?
About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
It is the responsibility of the Director Safety Field Ops to oversee a Safety Field Ops team that works with Branch General Managers and Operations Managers on Pre/Post-Los Risk Management, Safety and Loss Control issues. Enforce Freeman safety and loss prevention policies. Professionaly interacts with customers, team members, and third-party vendor/partner relationships to provide the highest level of customer service. Creates/Enhances a Safety awareness culture among Freeman employees that promotes our purpose of connecting people in meaningful ways by eliminating or minimizing risk exposures through the use of a comprehensive business partner approach to anticipate, identify, prioritize, manage and monitor the portfolio of risks impacting our business and our industry.
This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of Las Vegas, NV.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
ASP; CSP; or safety related certifications preferred.
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
It is the responsibility of the Director Safety Field Ops to oversee a Safety Field Ops team that works with Branch General Managers and Operations Managers on Pre/Post-Los Risk Management, Safety and Loss Control issues. Enforce Freeman safety and loss prevention policies. Professionaly interacts with customers, team members, and third-party vendor/partner relationships to provide the highest level of customer service. Creates/Enhances a Safety awareness culture among Freeman employees that promotes our purpose of connecting people in meaningful ways by eliminating or minimizing risk exposures through the use of a comprehensive business partner approach to anticipate, identify, prioritize, manage and monitor the portfolio of risks impacting our business and our industry.
This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of Las Vegas, NV.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Promotes and maintains a safe, secure, accident-free, and healthy work environment.
- Applies experience and knowledge to implement and monitor Freeman’s Safety Program in compliance with standards set by the Company as well as federal, state, city, and local requirements.
- Responsible for hiring, training, and managing Safety Field Operations team for the assinged Freeman location.
- Parnters / Collaborates with Regional Director of Safety Field Operations, Executive Leaders, General Managers, and Branch Management teams on driving incident/accident/injury prevention(pre-loss & post-loss).
- Ensures events produced by Freeman personnel at various venues within assigned location are supported by the Safety Field Operations team in an effort to drive pre-loss prevention by identifying physical or behavioral hazards. Recommends corrective actions or prevention measures where needed.
- Guides Safety Field Operations team in post-loss prevention investigations of incidents, accidents, and injuries.
- Takes the lead role in major accidents and investigations where the preparation of material and evidence could be used in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
- Studies and analyzes loss data to share with key leaders wthin the assinged location to drive prevention efforts.
- Colloborates with Regional Director of Safety Field Operations, senior leadership to communicate ongoing safety concerns, training needs, and participation in Freeman’s Safety program.
- Works with direct reports and Freeman’s insurance carrier to cut down on injured employee lost time including the utilization of Freeman’s Return to Work program.
- Ensures DOT compliancy for commercial and non-commercial driver qualificaiton at assigned location.
- Ensures compliancy in maintaining safety files and records within assigned locations.
- Represents Freeman in the community and/or in industry safety groups.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or combination of education and experience in similar field.
- 8 years of warehouse experience.
- Has a general understanding of loss control practices within the industry.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulation and other work related legislation.
ASP; CSP; or safety related certifications preferred.
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.