What are the responsibilities and job description for the (DFK) Assistant Safety Manager - AM position at Newrest?
Are you passionate about teaching and enforcing safety? Joining Newrest, a global leader in In-Flight catering, sounds like an excellent idea for you! As an Assistant Safety Manager at our company, you will play a vital role in ensuring our employees and customers' safety and well-being. You will work closely with the Safety Manager to develop and implement safety procedures, conduct safety audits, handle workers' compensation claims, and provide safety training to our team. You will also oversee planning, hiring, scheduling, incident management, safety performance programs, reporting, ongoing coaching, and corrective actions. Attention to detail and strong communication skills will be essential as you assist in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Join our team and help us prioritize safety as we grow and succeed.
Benefits offered
Free lunch every day
Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Health Savings Accounts
Life insurance paid by the company
Additional life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Transportation assistance
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave Award
Holiday pay
Recognition and incentive programs
Career progression
At Newrest, we're not just offering a job-we're offering a career. We believe in promoting from within and are committed to helping you grow and succeed. As an Assistant Safety Manager, your career path could lead to roles such as Safety Manager and Operations Manager. We're here to support you every step of the way, and we're excited to see where your career with us will take you.
Required Responsibilities
Ensures weekly and monthly schedules are current to provide leadership and frontline coverage for all days/shifts. Requests additional team members as needed.
Effectively delegates duties and monitors execution for Auditors and Supervisors.
Expected to perform at least ten audits weekly, with the safety team spending at least 15 hours weekly on the ramp.
Conducts weekly safety review meetings with the Transportation Leadership Team.
Manages all incident response actions and coordinates post-incident corrective actions.
Tracks all incidents by type and provides monthly reports analyzing data and trends.
Tracks daily team performance; provides daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on KPIs and team performance metrics.
Set team goals and action plans based on business needs, emergent issues, and strategic objectives.
Builds and leads a strong team that proactively drives the safe execution of duties to trained and documented standards.
Coordinates monthly safety topics, with supporting communication and training plans.
Identifies areas for improvement and develops action plans to increase performance.
Coordinates with all related departments to meet all operational goals.
Coordinates corrective action management plan with Transportation Management to complete all corrective actions and points assessments within 48 hours of the infraction.
Coaches team members on performance to meet individual, team, and departmental goals.
Conducts corrective action meetings based on team member performance.
Ensures team members are current and compliant with training, safety initiatives, and safety culture.
Practices and promotes the 4 Core Newrest Values: Simplicity, Humility, Efficiency, and Responsibility.
Maintains a sense of positivity and professionalism in their communications and execution of duties.
Effectively completes all other duties as directed by management.
Other job duties may be assigned based on operational need
Education/Experience Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field is preferred but not required.2-4 years of experience as an assistant safety manager or in a similar role.
2-4 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or other industry overseeing safety with drivers involved.
Previous experience in creating safety programs or changing the culture of safety.
Previous experience managing a team of direct and indirect reports.
Must have a valid state-issued Driver License.
Must be able to pass TSA fingerprinted background check clearance.
Proven change agent in the culture of safety.
Must have a strong understanding of OSHA, DOT, and Workers’ Comp laws.
Must have good knowledge of investigation procedures and root cause analysis.
Strong ability with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
Strategic thinker with creative and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Resilient self-starter who can act independently and learn quickly within a rapidly evolving environment.
Strong analytical skills for interpretation of data to effectively manage risk.
Ability to effectively collaborate with site operations, functional leaders, external clients, and vendors.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and a solid commitment to business ethics.
Physical Environment
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential responsibilities of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee also often lifts, pushes, and moves up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly works outdoors, and the environment's temperature may fluctuate drastically from very cold to hot temperatures. The noise level may range from moderate to very loud. The employee will also walk on high heights and uneven surfaces above ground near vehicles.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.