Job description

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family.

We are professional, customer-centric, fast-paced and our goal for the Director of Safety and Risk Management is to ensure all colleagues go home safe every day through the implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives that provide clear and consistent standards and programs that support a culture of Safety.

Our work environment includes:

• On-site gym, including wellness programs
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Growth opportunities and so much more!

Our company is seeking a Director of Safety & Operational Risk to ensure all colleagues go home safe every day through the implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives that provide clear and consistent standards and programs that support a culture of Safety.

Primary responsibilities include managing compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations and innovative and effective practices in safety and risk management.

We are seeking someone that:

• Eats, Sleeps and Breaths Safety
• Exhibits Personal behaviors that reflect safety leadership
• Works and Plays well with others
• Looks inside and outside the company for sources of constant improvement.
• Sets and tracks appropriate goals and metrics
• Holds themselves and colleagues accountable.

...and has (a):

• Bachelor’s Degree with focus in Environmental, Health & Safety/Risk/Safety Management, Operations Management, or a closely related field.
• Thorough knowledge and experience applying OSHA standards and communicating Federal, State and Local laws and guidelines during site visits/audits.
• Knowledge of EHS guidelines/compliance, expert level highly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in implementing systems to manage warehouse and/or distribution center operational risks.
• 5+ years of proven experience in operations/industrial related managerial/leadership role(s).
• Valid state issued Driver’s License

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Smart, strategic, thoughtful and considerate
• Forward-looking, flexible, and adaptive with an ability to navigate change.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with an ability to communicate complex concepts and challenges.
• Financial risk management and budgeting skills are a plus.
• Working Knowledge of the Steel Industry is a plus
• Department of Labor Safety OSHA Standards

What you will do:

• Ensure that Operations maintains record keeping related to the OSHA safety log and related administrative requirements. This includes Incident Reporting, Compliance reporting, and follow-up.
• Directs and oversees ALL aspects of the safety functions. Works closely with Regional VPs to ensure all assigned milestones/goals are met at each Branch.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules. Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance.
• Exercises advanced knowledge of health & safety, industrial hygiene, EPA, EHS, and OSHA regulations.
• Reviews safety training and programs and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates. Initiates policies to comply with legislation and industry practices.
• Leads Corporate Safety committee meetings. Coordinates with Branch/Operations Managers/Leaders on metrics to make improvements.
• Work with Human Resources to oversee corporate Workers Compensation reporting and case tracking.
• Conducts/establishes employee training on: Applicable safety standards, Incident, Reporting systems, Root Cause Analysis, Effective Corrective Actions, Compliance
• Establishes Safety Committees/regional safety coordinators and drives participation at the Branch level.
• Reviews accident and incident reports, and works with managers to implement Corrective Actions based on R.C.A.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Expense management:

• Approves expenses assigned to the Safety & Risk Management department and uses prudence and good judgment on purchases in accordance with the annual financial plan.

Other:

• Physical Requirements: 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. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The colleague should be able to climb ladders, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment.

Travel:

• Ability to travel to company facilities to conduct safety inspections, audits, training, etc. Up to 50% of the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77026: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• environmental, health, and safety compliance: 8 years (Required)
• industrial managerial: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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