DIRECTOR SAFETY at The Tidewater Group

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION

We are currently recruiting DIRECTOR SAFETY,in KY.

30+ days ago

(see spec's)if this position is of interest to you or if you might know someone please contact John Wilson,The Tidewater Group.727-441-1305ex202 or email a current resume to:john@tidewater.org

Visit our site:TIDEWATER.ORG

Responsibilities and Duties

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• Coach, mentor, and develop a team of diverse and experienced safety professionals and leaders.  Provide strategy and oversight of local safety technicians.
• Establish high quality relationships with site and department leadership and top management.  Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote awareness of initiatives.
• Develop strategic plans in collaboration with plant leadership and in alignment with organizational goals, values, and industry best practices.
• Develop safety policies and procedures (ergonomics, 6S, illness and injury prevention, and building safety) including those pertaining to hazardous materials and work areas.
• Drive safety performance to support Key Performance Indicators in line with business expectations.
• Identify and mitigate safety-related risks that could impact the organization's reputation and long-term viability.  Coordinate safety monitoring with risk management insurance provider.
• Establish metrics and frameworks to assess and communicate the organization's safety performance and impact.
• Collaborate with various departments to embed safety considerations into business processes, supply chain management, and investment decisions.
• Stay updated on safety trends, standards, and best practices, and drive thought leadership within the organization and the industry.
• Provide oversight for incident investigations, development of corrective plans and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence, ensuring that the correct Root Cause is identified.
• Provide the leadership and direction and monitor performance to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, standards and reporting requirements.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• BS in occupational health or engineering, MS, MBA, and/or CSP preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in occupational health and environmental safety in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ Years’ experience as site Safety Manager in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in administering and auditing core critical safety programs (i.e., LOTO, fall protection) and hands-on experience in managing and/or auditing industrial factories.
• Understanding of sustainability and environmental management practices.
• Familiarity with impact measurement methodologies and reporting frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis and ability to derive insights from safety-related metrics.
• Experience in safety risk management and integration into investment strategies.
• Strong project management skills to drive safety initiatives across the organization.
• Ability to conduct stakeholder engagement and manage relationships with investors, NGOs, and regulators.
• Proficient in safety reporting tools and software.

Required Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to affect change in an organization.
• Proven history of successfully building, coaching, developing and leading teams.
• Strategic thinker with creative problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Resilient self-starter, who can act independently and learn quickly within a rapidly evolving environment.
• Excellent communicator (both verbal and written) with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience managing remote and/or global teams. 
• Comfortable giving presentations to large groups and driving interaction and input.
• Excellent analytical skills with an ability to critically interpret and use scientific and clinical data to manage risk assessment.
• Able to effectively collaborate with site operations, functional leaders and external clients and vendors.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with a strong commitment to business ethics.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify safety risks and opportunities.