Safety Manager

Breakthru Beverage Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Safety Manager to coordinate with local and regional safety groups, audit operations, and implement preventive programs.

You will lead OSHA/DOT compliance, manage workers' compensation, and partner with HR and leadership to advance safety initiatives. This role demands strong relationship skills, analytical reporting, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and/or security of a business.
• Work experience implementing safety programs in fleet / operations environment.
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software.
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Analytic and Reporting skills.
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe environment by coordinating with local, state and regional safety groups and agencies.
• Identifies safety and health concerns by surveying the operation, investigates violations and recommends preventive programs.
• Safety Training – identify leadership for safety committee, train team on safety responsibilities, conduct monthly meetings and trainings.
• Files and manages workers compensation claims for the state, know state regulations, conduct accident investigations, and coordinate with WC insurer.
• Coordinate insurance liability program for driving positions and monitor MVRs.
• DOT and OSHA compliance education and monitoring, annual OSHA training, inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Presentation software

Job description

St Louis MO USA

Full time

R0042038

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Time Type:

Full time

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Job Family Group:

Market Operations

Job Description Summary:

Position Summary:

Promotes a safe environment by coordinating with local, state and regional safety groups and agencies. Identifies safety and health concerns by surveying the operation, investigates violations and recommends preventive programs.

The Safety Manager is a consultant to senior operations & sales leaders in the state and is responsible to stay up-to-date on all OSHA, DOT and safety requirements. Creates programs and/or project plans to comply with all regulations in the state. Responsible to ensure local resources are identified, trained and executing on all Safety related programs and policies. Manages the Workers Compensation claims and works to reduce the financial impact of claims in the state. Manages and reports all company vehicle accidents and works with company insurance carrier to reduce the financial impact of claims in the state. The position requires strong relationship skills to partner with senior leaders to implement and fund safety programs; coordinate alignment of company initiatives with the National Safety Director; and partner with HR leaders on and partners with HR on employee issues.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

Safety Training –

• Identify local operations and sales leaders for the local safety committee in the state. Train each team member on safety responsibility. Conducts monthly Safety Committee Meetings. Coordinates and conducts monthly safety meetings for each division. Creates process to assigns safety training programs to the state for DOT and OSHA compliance.

Worker’s Compensation –

• Files and manages workers compensation claims for the state, required to know and comply with all state regulations and ensure compliance with federal laws interacting with WC law such as FMLA and ADA. Conducts Accident Investigations. Keeps a current OSHA 300 log thru out the year. Files the OSHA 300A report for each house at end of year. Partner with WC insurance adjusters, HR, Legal to reduce financial impact of claims and return associates to work. Conducts quarterly reviews with the insurance vendor.

Liability –

• Vehicle : Files property, bodily injury and vehicle claims with insurance company for accidents with BBG vehicles. Conducts Accident Investigations. Responsible to coordinate insurance liability program in the state to make sure all associates in driving positions have appropriate coverage. Monitors MVR records of all associates in driving positions for violations, suspensions, revoked license, etc.
• General Liability - Files property damage claims for Company Buildings and surrounding property

Compliance –

• DOT Compliance – Responsible to educate Transportation leaders on DOT reporting requirements and ensure systems are in place for DOT compliance. Conducts a monthly review to assess DOT audit risk, puts plans in place to correct any risks identified and trains leaders. Responsible to monitor Green Roads program and confirm unacceptable driving is addressed consistently. Registers for several Safety Webinars throughout the year to keep up to date on DOT compliance.
• OSHA Compliance – Implement processes in the state to comply with annual OSHA training requirements. Ensure all markets are complying with the requirements and following the established processes. Partner with leaders on OSHA investigations and respond to OSHA requests in the state. Conducts quarterly warehouse inspections, identifies potential issues and plans corrective action with leadership. Creates a first responder program, with CPR and first aid classes. Registers for several Webinars throughout the year to keep up to date on OSHA Compliance.

Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and/or security of a business
• Work experience implementing safety programs in fleet / operations environment
• Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
• Occasional carrying, overhead reaching and lifting of 15 pounds to perform various duties
• Occasional immediate reaching to perform various office duties
• Occasional standing for short amounts of time to perform various duties
• Occasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various duties
• Extended sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstation
• Minimal squatting or bending to perform various duties
• Occasional Climb Stairs

Competencies:

• Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We’re driven to be the industry leader in every way, including how we treat our associates. Which is why we’ve built a people-centric, relationship-driven culture designed to maximize career advancement, a sense of belonging, and wellness. Focused on enhancing every aspect and phase of your career, the Breakthru experience includes our commitment to your growth, belonging, and wellness.

Breakthru Beverage is a family-owned and operated company with operations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than $8 billion in annual sales driven by a team of 10,000 associates. We deliver world-renowned brands to the doorsteps of North America’s retail, bar and restaurant businesses.

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