Safety Manager

Job Summary

Company Overview:  

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain management services, and a family-owned and operated company that has been providing smart logistics solutions for the world’s leading retailers and manufacturers for 60+ years. Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry. 

Job Overview:

The Safety Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees within the workplace. This position involves supervising employee workflows, tasks, and deadlines, while also directing, sustaining, and advancing the company’s safety, health, and environmental systems. The main goal is to implement, support, and foster processes and procedures that cultivate a strong safety culture within the organization.

Job Description

• Instruct and advise division/department managers on safety codes relevant to their operations, ensuring that necessary safety procedures are established.
• Develop, implement, and manage safety initiatives, including developing plans, policies, procedures, and reports, while also managing the department’s budget.
• Manage and cross-train personnel within the safety department and among other departments.
• Assist staff in understanding OSHA regulations and standards, including handling compliance, inspections, and citations. Keep up-to-date with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Determine the appropriate safety equipment and practices based on OSHA requirements and research new PPE and tools.
• Ensure clear communication of safety information between management and employees.
• Conduct facility inspections to evaluate working conditions, enforce safety programs, and investigate accidents alongside maintaining communication with claim adjusters.
• Interface with regulatory agencies on health and safety issues and act as a liaison between the company and government agencies.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions, develop hazard control practices and programs, and assist in communicating these controls.
• Investigate injuries in collaboration with personnel, notify management of details, and interact on safety and compliance issues.
• Oversee accident statistics and recommend solutions to problem areas, establish safety targets, and assist with workers’ compensation claims.
• Prepare reports and training materials for management and track developments in laws affecting the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Human Resources, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in Health or Safety, with 3 to 5 years in a managerial position.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with experience in supervising, coaching, and training personnel.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage deadlines effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate in Spanish.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and other related software.
• First Aid / CPR Train the Trainer Certification and MHE Safety Train the Trainer Certification.
• OSHA General Industry Certification is desirable.
• Travel required locally between company operation areas.

Physical Demands:

• Exposure to Elements: Work in various weather conditions for outdoor tasks and exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noises.
• Extensive Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the facility or around vehicles.
• Computer Use: Frequent use of computers and handheld devices for inventory management, scheduling, and communication, necessitating manual dexterity

EEO Statement: 

NRS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.