Senior Health & Safety Manager

General Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Sr. Health & Safety Manager reports directly to the Health & Safety Director of Radius Recycling and works closely with the Regional Director of Operations.  This role provides Health & Safety oversight for the assigned region and is instrumental in supporting a proactive safety culture focused on employee participation for the identification, mitigation, and elimination of hazards in the workplace;  actively engages management support and commitment to drive the appropriate behaviors to prevent injuries & illnesses; performs or supervises technical work involving a wide range of HS disciplines in accordance with company and regulatory requirements and consensus industry standards to minimize company health and safety liabilities, and ensures consistent enforcement of health and safety policies/procedures, and loss control programs.

The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of health and safety management while promoting safe production using established critical controls proven to minimize the frequency and severity of incidents and injuries.

Compensation Range: $150,000/year - $160,000/year (WA, Tacoma only)

Essential Functions:

• Manages Health and Safety direct reports (if any)
• Manage all HS functions for assigned facilities

• Supports region team with the execution of HS-related strategies and plans
• Proactively develop plans to close gaps and develop continuous improvement programs
• Oversees the implementation and effectiveness of the safety and health management systems at assigned facilities to ensure compliance with company, federal, and state regulatory requirements and consensus industry standards

• Collaborates with site leadership, contractors, government, and community stakeholders
• Provide input as part of the leadership team to drive Health and Safety strategy improvement
• Integrate business strategies and objectives into a Health and Safety implementation plan.
• Assists with coaching all leaders and employees on health and safety-related issues.

• Proactively identify threats, trends, and opportunities derived from data, conversations, and observations
•  Coaching, training, and supporting the development of HS professionals under your direction
• Maintain Health and Safety professional certifications and training to stay informed on regulatory changes and best practices

• Review and approve incident investigation reports submitted by Operations
• Manage and coordinate Health and Safety program auditing
• Manage the preparation, distribution, and communication of health and safety reports, including injury trend analysis
• Manage the development and implementation of procedures and behavioral change applications that drive incident reduction
• Routinely perform quality reviews of incident investigation findings and communicate any deficiencies identified to ensure a robust process is in place for determining an accurate root cause(s), causal factor(s), and other systemic drivers (s) associated with leadership, culture, and accountability  
• Interprets and stays current on best practices, laws, and regulations relating to Health and Safety  
• Working knowledge of related governing agency requirements (i.e., OSHA, NFPA, DOT, National Electric Code, and Workers' Compensation)

Desired Skills

• Prior experience building, developing, and leading HS teams
• Ability to coach and mentor team members for professional development and succession planning 
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
• 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
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills for interpretation of data to effectively manage risk
• Ability to effectively collaborate with site operations, functional leaders, and external clients and vendors
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and a strong commitment to business ethics

Equipment & Maintenance

• Works closely with operations to understand industry-specific equipment and associated health and safety risks
• Evaluates equipment design, administrative procedures, and training requirements for facilities to establish best management practices and safe work practices

Inventory & Quality Control

• Produces and maintains company safety compliance calendar with timely submittals of permit applications and fees and regulatory reports and plans (e.g., HMBP/HMIS and OSHA logs or equivalent)

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manages safety-related vendor contracts and budgets (e.g., safety equipment providers, consultants, etc.)

Administrative Management

• Mentors the Health and Safety Professionals under their direction
• Provides health and safety coaching/assistance to develop managers and safety teams.
• Interview prospective management and production employees
• Works with Human Resources personnel to prepare job descriptions

Projects & Assignments

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Conditions:

Air and car travel will be required, including exposure to physical operations ranging from office to field environment. Must adapt to a flexible schedule, potentially working different shifts to support operational needs and respond to urgent matters.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally; walk, go up and down stairs, or otherwise negotiate around physical barriers in the field or warehouse environment; sit for up to 6 hours per day; keyboard for 1-3 hours per day; and be mobile for extended periods, up to several hours per day. Visual acuity is required to perform close detail work to input and retrieve data from a computer, read and interpret figures on reports, conduct physical facilities inspections, and drive. Must be able to scale varying heights as necessary.

Qualifications:

BS in Health and Safety preferred or ten years of related experience in Health and Safety management.  Heavy industrial experience preferred. Knowledge, skills, and ability to execute local, state, and federal Health and Safety laws and other government compliance regulations. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.

Must be able to balance business needs and Health & Safety requirements in a cost-effective manner. Knowledge and experience in collecting, managing, and analyzing various data and trends in Health & Safety behavior and compliance and making recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, and government law. Practical written and oral communication skills within a culturally diverse environment are required. Must be personally responsible and accountable for achieving performance goals and those of a team and have a proven track record of building credible relationships.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

This position offers competitive pay along with a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision plans for both you and your dependents; 401k with company match, Flexible Time Off which starts with your first check, and paid holidays.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000