Safety Manager

• Continually evaluate the organization's procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify unsafe conditions requiring improvement
• Assist in the development of company policies, training and procedures related to safety & compliance
• Stay abreast of safety & compliance with rules and regulations through research and education and recommend updates to policies, procedures, and/or training
• Investigate accidents and incidents to prepare and present reports summarizing accidents, injuries and near misses in the monthly Safety Committee meetings
• Share information, suggestions, and observations with Senior Leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the organization
• Acts as a safety resource by providing effective solutions, answers and inputs as necessary to address concerns and or obstacles to safe work
• Organize and conduct OSHA training on safety and compliance topics
• Ensure the safety manual is current and applicable through annual verification
• Ensure that each building’s Do Not Panic plan is kept up to date and locations are performing quarterly drills
• Communicate preventative maintenance problems and potential issues to the Facilities Manager to provide a safe and clean working environment that complies with all state and local building and fire codes while implementing safety policies through training, reporting safety hazards, and correcting unsafe employee practices
• Supporting Operational Leaders and Management Teams through permitting, inspections, safe work plan meetings, hazard identification and risk assessment (personal and process safety), problem-solving, incident investigation and analysis facilitation
• Assesses safety and health program performance.
• Conduct random Safety walk-thru inspections of buildings within the organization and job sites, ensuring compliance with both best practices and safety requirements
• Managing documentation and reporting of safety-related records and materials
• Offers support and materials for monthly safety meetings and shares Lessons Learned or other observations with organization Senior Leadership and Management
• Reports safety violations to appropriate authorities to ensure that issues are addressed promptly
• Lead and support safety initiatives within the organization
• Safety orientation and training of new employees on equipment 
• Attend management meetings as scheduled by the Senior Director of Retail Operations/Associate Director of Retail Operations       
• Maintains Google calendar for proper time management proficiencies 
• Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned
• Build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities.
• Play an integral role in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion within the organization.
• Adhere to the Safeguarding Policy by ensuring timely completion of mandatory training, staying updated on relevant training modules, and undergoing the necessary background checks to maintain compliance.

• Proven experience in a safety role
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA guidelines and practices
• Experience in reporting and developing policies
• Experience in implementing OSHA training programs
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, ethnicities, and races. 
• Demonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adults.
• For the safety of the clients SVdP serves and as per the Safeguarding Policy, this position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA

• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and other state and local safety regulations
• Familiarity with the tools, machines and equipment used in both retail and production environments
• Demonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adults
• A minimum of two years of safety experience and implementation of programs and practices
• This position requires effectively communicating various information to employees, customers, and clients. Good listening and verbal and written skills are required.
• This position requires the ability to prioritize and execute responsibilities independently
• This position requires the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for sound decision-making and problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google applications is required. Typing a minimum of 55 words per minute is needed.
• This employee must be able to work with a culturally and socially diverse population, as represented by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's employees, customers, and clients.
• Employees must frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear, and use their hands to handle or touch products, tools, or controls. 
• Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or another person. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Employee must be able to follow instructions and work autonomously on assigned job duties.
• Employee must be able to work assigned shifts consistently and live within 35 miles of Madison Wisconsin.
• Must be licensed and able to drive a motor vehicle.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Free long-term disability and term life insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability and life insurance coverages available
• Employee 403(b) retirement savings plan and an employer-sponsored SEP-IRA
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid sick time off

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