MANAGER - SAFETY AND LOSS CONTROL

Seminole Gaming; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major gaming and hospitality company seeks a Safety and Loss Control Manager responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and developing programs to reduce incidents and injuries. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills and at least five years of experience in operational safety management preferably in hospitality, entertainment, or gaming environments. Candidates should have relevant degrees and certifications, with proficiency in various software tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in operations management, preferably in hospitality or gaming.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or EHS preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform site safety assessments and audits.
• Collaborate with departments and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Occupational safety expertise

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree in occupational safety or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Safety and Loss Control Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees, guests, visitors, and assets. This role oversees safety protocols to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards, and develops and maintains safety and loss control programs to reduce incidents, injuries, and related costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, implement and monitor safety and loss control management policies, procedures, training programs, return-to-work programs, safety committees, and loss control data/dashboard reports to reduce incidents and accidents in the workplace.
• Perform site safety assessments, inspections, and audits to identify health and safety hazards and ensure OSHA and local regulatory compliance; assist with workplace injury investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions; develop or provide targeted safety training/education.
• Document and report; maintain records; prepare and submit compliance documents and permits required by regulatory agencies; develop emergency preparedness and response plans and conduct drills to ensure readiness for emergencies.
• Design and deliver programs to meet federal, state, local, and corporate environmental safety and health regulations while maintaining the necessary records and documentation for inspections or audits.
• Collaborate with all departments, government agencies, industry associations, and peers; report to the Director of Risk Management or designee; this is an exempt position.
• Lead illustrative tasks related to safety and loss control, and support continuous improvement in safety practices across locations.

Illustrative Tasks (examples)

• Establish goals and develop activities to reduce TCOR, and implement loss control policies and procedures consistently.
• Conduct hazard assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, data analyses, and risk evaluations to ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Work with field management to promote a unified approach to safety and ownership of safety practices.
• Implement safe working techniques, reinforce safety policies, inspect properties, and prepare guidance to address hazards.
• Lead accident investigations, perform root-cause analyses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage incident reporting/investigation and support return-to-work strategies in collaboration with internal and external claim administrators.
• Provide analytical support (e.g., monthly KPI dashboards, trend analyses) for Cafes and Casinos; participate in monthly Safety Committee meetings and facility inspections; document minutes and action items.
• Coach management and employees to drive safety behaviors; identify hazardous conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate inquiries/inspections by insurance carriers, safety consultants, and government agencies (OSHA, EPA, etc.); maintain reports, records, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare and maintain environmental and regulatory records; inform properties of regulatory compliance issues; collaborate with location contacts for safety solutions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in occupational safety, science, engineering, or related field; minimum 5 years’ experience in operations management; hospitality/entertainment/gaming experience preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM, or EHS preferred; strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations; ability to lead meetings and present to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication and training facilitation skills; detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities; ability to travel.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with databases and document management software.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least five (5) years of experience in Occupational Safety/Health Programs. Professional Safety designation (CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM, or EHS) and OSHA 30-Hour certification are desirable.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days; strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and safety standards; ability to analyze risk exposures, conduct accident investigations, and develop safety programs.
• Experience in Hospitality/Entertainment/Gaming/Restaurant industries is preferred; ability to travel to Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock Café properties; flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to travel statewide; comfortable walking hotel/casino/restaurant properties; capable of using a laptop and standard software.