Safety Manager
Job Description
McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.
Position Summary
The Safety Manager role provides safety leadership, guidance, and support to the Georgia operations to help minimize the potential for employee injury, property damage, and third-party liabilities resulting from incidents. The position reports to the Corporate Safety Director and key expectations for the position include evaluating, developing, planning, directing, training, and implementing safety initiatives throughout the Georgia operations.
Schedule
The days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional after-hours and weekend work.
Travel
Moderate travel (range between 25%-50%) is expected for this position across the Georgia and Carolina offices.
Responsibilities
Quality Assurance
Evaluate business processes, work tasks, historical incident rates, root cause analyses and critical needs of Profit Center/Departments to design, execute, and manage incident reduction projects to help achieve McKenney’s vision of a Zero Incident Culture. These projects will be designed with the Safety Director and executed in partnership with the Senior Vice President of the Georgia Division, Georgia’s Field Operations Team, and the Corporate Safety Director.
Management
Manage and monitor projects by tracking action items and outcomes, and providing regular reports to the Safety Director and Georgia leaders. Prepare and report in a roll-up format, monthly injury, and risk metrics, including employee safety statistics, safety training status, safety audits, and regulatory compliance issues. Provide support managing all OSHA and Workers' Compensation reporting and record-keeping with the Corporate Safety Director.
Teamwork
Develop strong and trusting relationships with all Profit Center/Department Leaders and organization safety leaders through regular face-to-face meetings and communications on safety progress.
Administration
Coordinate and help administrate effective McKenney’s new hire orientation safety training programs relative to specific jobs. These programs will include, but are not limited to hoisting & rigging, ergonomics, fire prevention, safe handling of chemicals, personal protective equipment, general electrical safety, lock out tag out, fall protection, machine guarding, scaffolding, confined space, asbestos program, fall protection, etc.
Analysis
Conduct root cause analysis reports on all job site injuries, ensuring follow-up corrective actions have been taken to help prevent future injuries.
Safety
Conducted and coordinated safety and housekeeping inspections for all active worksites to detect existing or potential injury risks or hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures, and track corrective actions. Notify the Director of Safety and Profit Center/Department Leadership of situations that are immediately dangerous to the life and health of employees (or are recurring life-threatening behaviors/conditions).
Planning
Plan and facilitate the implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rules and regulations. Serve as a technical advisor by providing research and support on safety challenges for Profit Centers/Departments.
Job Requirements
Education
Completion of coursework/certificate programs in construction safety. OSHA 500 minimum training credentials – additional training credentials preferred. Work towards any professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ARM, ALCH, CHST or CIH a plus.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years in applied safety training functions in the construction industry. Specific mechanical contractor trade experience is a plus. Knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, and DOT. Strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Outlook.
Competencies
Leadership. High Energy Level. Technical Knowledge. Communication Proficiency. Advanced Platform Skills. Organizational Skills. Initiative. Flexibility. Thoroughness. Time Management.
Physical Demands
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
60% of time allocated to working at job sites, based on job size and hazard profile, to provide support in hazard assessment, training, and guidance to site leadership in the implementation of injury prevention tactics. 40% in the office forging leadership relationships, participating in project planning and review meetings, and leading the Atlanta Safety Coalition and related initiatives. Limited/occasional weekend work may be required based on Profit Center/Department demands.
