Risk & Safety Manager

Description

At Northfield Park Racino, the Risk & Safety Manager develops and administers the property’s risk-management, safety, and loss-prevention programs. This position identifies and mitigates risks that could impact the company’s financial stability, reputation, or the health and safety of team members and guests. The role ensures compliance with gaming regulations, insurance requirements, OSHA standards, and company policies to maintain a safe and secure operating environment.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

List duties in order of time spent or importance. Essential duties and tasks that must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Initiates policies to comply with safety legislation and industry practices
• Researches and reports on the most cost-effective plans to minimize asset liability
• Acts as the liaison to attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals, investigating any incidents that may result in asset loss
• Reviews and analyzes risk management programs for the effectiveness of coverage and to reduce costs and losses
• Manages staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs
• Ensures that project/department milestones and goals are met and adhere to approved budgets
• Demonstrates professional conduct, concern, respect and compassion toward all customers, vendors, co-workers, and the public.
• Plans and coordinates risk control and loss prevention activities and develops policies and procedures related to risk control.
• Manages the general liability and workers’ compensation claim administration and litigation support activities.
• Ensures proper administration of workers’ compensation claims, including light-duty assignments, accurate payroll processing, and communication among supervisors, team members, and HR.
• Maintains OSHA record log of all reportable accidents within guidelines.
• Monitors and consults with third-party claims administrators, insurance company representative/consultants, and other providers of risk management services.
• Analyzes alternatives and make changes in the existing risk control and risk financing techniques, based on changes in operations, activities, or events.
• Develops and administers safety policies and programs to provide a safe environment for both guests and Team Members.
• Develops and administers guest liability claims policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, ADA, and EPA programs by interpreting standards and recommending procedures and equipment for compliance.
• Responsible for all assembly permits, approved by the Fire Department to assure the property is covered by liability and in compliance with the County Fire Department.
• Conducts monthly safety committee meetings. Monitors all safety procedures, potentials hazards property wide.
• Ensures effective recruitment, hiring, training, recognition, coaching and counseling and other personnel-related matters are being managed appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Specifications

Education, experience, skills required, equipment used.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Five or more years of applicable experience with a minimum of three years of supervisory/managerial experience, Associates or above degree preferred, or combination of experience and education.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques.
  
  

Certification Requirements

• Is this position responsible for selling, serving, or distributing alcoholic beverages? No
• Does this position have comp authority? No
• Other Certifications? TBD
  
  

Requirements

PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS of the position with or without accommodation. Indicate the type of physical effort which is essential to the successful performance of this job: (Check all that apply)

• standing
• lifting 20 lbs
• observing
• turning
• walking
• bending/stooping
• carrying 20 lbs
• balancing
• sitting
• pushing 20 lbs
• kneeling
• hearing
• climbing
• reaching
• pulling 20 lbs
• stretching
  
  

Indicate any other requirements which are essential to the successful performance of this job:

• Ability to communicate on the telephone (hearing)
• Ability to understand technical manuals
• Ability to speak English
• Ability to work amicably with co-workers
• Ability to write legibly in English
• Ability to learn tasks in a reasonable amount of time
• Ability to read instructions and numbers in English
• Ability to follow supervisor's instructions
• Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions
• Regular attendance at meetings with both internal team members and external parties as appropriate, which may include enclosed office spaces and/or outdoor field site locations. Supervisor positions may include conducting and leading meetings.