Safety Manager

Madison, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Madison, Inc. seeks a Safety Manager based in Madison, Wisconsin. This full-time role focuses on safety audits, OSHA compliance, and risk reduction strategies across various sites. Key responsibilities include investigating safety incidents, evaluating safety procedures, and leading training sessions. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, an OSHA 30-hour certification, and knowledge of safety regulations. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a safety role with strong problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and safety guidelines.
• Able to work independently and manage shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate accidents and incidents to prepare reports.
• Evaluate organizational procedures for safety improvements.
• Organize OSHA-compliant training on safety topics.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

OSHA standards knowledge

Education

OSHA 30-hour certification

ASP/CSP/CSM certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications

Job description

Description

Full-time Exempt | 40 hrs./week | Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional weekend shifts |$62,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience | Full-Time Benefits

Job Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for traveling to worksites to investigate complaints, perform routine audits, and identify potential risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role spans diverse environments, including warehouses, production facilities, retail stores, and office buildings, with a focus on addressing safety concerns specific to each business and industry. The Safety Manager collaborates with stakeholders to develop and implement effective risk reduction strategies based on audit findings. This position has the authority to stop unsafe work, elevate safety violations to department managers and HR, and recommend corrective actions. The Safety Manager serves as a subject matter expert and provides guidance on OSHA compliance and internal safety policies. Additionally, they play a critical role in fostering a culture of safety by promoting awareness, leading employee training sessions, and distributing materials on safety protocols and emergency response plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Continually evaluate the organization's procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify unsafe conditions requiring improvement
• Assist in the development and revision 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-compliant training on safety and compliance topics
• Ensure the safety manual is current and applicable through annual revision or verification
• Ensure that each building’s Do Not Panic/Emergency Action 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-through 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
• Provides support and materials for monthly safety meetings and shares Lessons Learned or other observations with the organization's Senior Leadership and Management
• Escalates safety violations internally and consults with Senior Leadership and HR before any external reporting
• Lead and support safety initiatives within the organization
• Provide safety orientation and training of new and existing 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 proficiency
• 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.

Priorities may shift based on operational needs and emergent safety issues; however, core responsibilities will remain focused on safety, compliance, and risk reduction. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

Qualifications & Keys To Success

This position requires frequent communication and assistance among numerous departments. Therefore, this individual must:

• OSHA 30-hour required
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) and or CSM (Certified Safety Manager) preferred
• Be able to work independently and adapt to ever-changing needs, job assignments and priorities.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely, accurate decisions.
• For the safety of the clients SVdP serves, as per the Safeguarding Policy, this position requires successfully completing a criminal background check
• Participate in the SVdP Drug & Alcohol Testing Program for Safety Sensitive Positions (including pre-employment, random, and post-incident testing).
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, ethnicities, and races. OR is willing to communicate and interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultures, varying abilities, ethnicities, and races.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a safety role
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, guidelines and practices
• Experience in developing safety programs and policies
• Experience in creating and implementing training programs that are OSHA compliant
• Demonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to teamwork, equity, and inclusion, and reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record (must be insurable with SVdP insurance provider)

Physical and Mental Requirements

An individual must meet the mental and physical requirements described here to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing the duties of this job:

• 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.

The working environment of the Thrift Stores, Service Center, Business Offices, and Processing Center may contain dust, debris, or allergens commonly associated with pre-owned clothing, furniture, and household goods. Certain areas of the store's donation dock are only partially climate-controlled.

Full-Time Job Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability and voluntary life insurance coverage available
• 403(b) retirement plan and an employer-sponsored SEP-IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and sick time off leave policies

Non-Discrimination Policy

The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, and vendors. Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church. The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying.

Equity

St. Vincent de Paul has a vision for a deeply inclusive environment for our membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, SVdP candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. SVdP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.