Safety Manager

SRS Distribution Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays & vacation days

Training & development programs

Job summary

SRS Distribution Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety and compliance programs across a defined geographic area, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA guidelines. You will train teams, promote safe working conditions, and lead audits and incident investigations to reduce risk.

This role emphasizes field-based evaluation, coaching, and continuous safety improvement. Based in Portland, OR, the position requires a proactive, technically skilled safety professional capable of driving a culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong Microsoft office skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction industry and building materials.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with local managers and employees.
• Identify physical, behavioral, and cultural exposures that could lead to loss.
• Promote safe and healthy working conditions.
• Develop a culture to support company safety objectives.
• Coordinate investigation of major accidents and losses and address root causes.
• Inspect yards for safety equipment and training materials.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and training sessions.
• Observe vehicle and driver safety and document conditions.

Skills

5+ years experience

Microsoft Office

Construction industry knowledge

Job description

Position Summary The primary function of a Safety Manager is responsible for managing the safety and compliance programs in a defined geographic area. This includes monitoring programs, conducting training sessions, promoting policies and processes for safety along with adherence to state and federal guidelines including but not limited to OSHA, DOT, and EPA. Duties & Responsibilities Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the local managers and employees Help identify physical, behavioral, and cultural exposures that could lead to loss Promote safe and healthy working conditions Help develop a culture to support company safety objectives Coordinate investigation of major accidents and losses and develop strategies to address root causes Help yards identify sources for safety related equipment and training materials Participate on a regular basis and periodically conduct weekly safety meetings and training sessions Routinely observe and document safe and unsafe vehicle conditions and driver behaviors by riding with or behind company vehicles while traveling to and from job sites utilizing the appropriate checklists or apps Routinely visit job sites for the purpose of identifying hazards and observing deliveries while completing the Employee Jobsite Safety Observation Form Identify training needs through previous losses, employee concerns, industry mishaps, and near misses Conduct property and vehicle inspections as required Provide safety recognition programs for yards and individuals demonstrating exemplary safety emphasis and results Participate in the review of new locations, acquisitions, additions, and modifications from a safety perspective Remain a technical expert and technical resource for safety, loss prevention, risk management, OSHA, DOT, and other related disciplines. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards Remain current and fully informed about regulatory legislation Assist in the development, reformat, and/or deployment of policies and programs as requested and recommend changes as needed Complete an official Yard Audit Report at least quarterly for each responsible yard Track and follow-up with all open action items until properly completed for each yard Submit yearly personal safety goals and monitor progress against goals via monthly reports, proper scheduling, and time management skills Complete a monthly status report detailing previous month’s activities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the local managers and employees
• Help identify physical, behavioral, and cultural exposures that could lead to loss
• Promote safe and healthy working conditions
• Help develop a culture to support company safety objectives
• Coordinate investigation of major accidents and losses and develop strategies to address root causes
• Help yards identify sources for safety related equipment and training materials
• Participate on a regular basis and periodically conduct weekly safety meetings and training sessions
• Routinely observe and document safe and unsafe vehicle conditions and driver behaviors by riding with or behind company vehicles while traveling to and from job sites utilizing the appropriate checklists or apps
• Routinely visit job sites for the purpose of identifying hazards and observing deliveries while completing the Employee Jobsite Safety Observation Form
• Identify training needs through previous losses, employee concerns, industry mishaps, and near misses
• Conduct property and vehicle inspections as required
• Provide safety recognition programs for yards and individuals demonstrating exemplary safety emphasis and results
• Participate in the review of new locations, acquisitions, additions, and modifications from a safety perspective
• Remain a technical expert and technical resource for safety, loss prevention, risk management, OSHA, DOT, and other related disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards
• Remain current and fully informed about regulatory legislation
• Assist in the development, reformat, and/or deployment of policies and programs as requested and recommend changes as needed
• Complete an official Yard Audit Report at least quarterly for each responsible yard
• Track and follow-up with all open action items until properly completed for each yard
• Submit yearly personal safety goals and monitor progress against goals via monthly reports, proper scheduling, and time management skills
• Complete a monthly status report detailing previous month’s activities

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction industry and building materials

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office and warehouse environment 50% of the time.
• Will frequently move about inside the office and warehouse
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Job Location: GTS Interior Supply, Inc. - Portland 4033 NW Yeon Avenue Portland, OR 97210

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance Wellness Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Program Paid Holidays & Vacation Days Professional Growth Opportunities Development & Training Programs

Founded in 1971, GMS operates a network of more than 320 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of Wallboard, Ceilings, Steel Framing and Complementary Products. Additionally, GMS operates nearly 100 tool sales, rental and service centers, providing a comprehensive selection of building products and solutions for its residential and commercial contractor customer base across the United States and Canada. In addition to our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, GMS also fosters a unique employee culture that combines a results-driven environment with a highly entrepreneurial, self-starter attitude. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that aligns with our values of humility, mutual respect, service to others, and the guiding principle that “you can never go wrong doing the right thing.” GMS is a subsidiary of SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot. For more information, please visit www.gms.com.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [e-mail] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.