Safety Manager

Ozinga Bros, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan Options

Voluntary Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Ozinga Bros, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) across ready-mix plants and related activities. You will coach and develop a safety-first culture, drive OSHA compliance, and lead safety initiatives for multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of supervisory experience and a strong background in safety programs, reporting, and leadership. This role emphasizes collaboration with federal, state, and local authorities and continuous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with ready-mix production or construction industry.
• Minimum of 5 years supervision and management experience.
• Experience with OSHA rules and regulations, inspections a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an EH&S system with goals, policies, and procedures.
• Provide monthly reporting on key safety metrics and communications.
• Collaborate with other Ozinga divisions and authorities as needed.
• Chair a safety committee and ensure training and meetings are completed.
• Lead safety culture and BMP initiatives region-wide.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Supervision

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Salary: $91,600 - $114,500 Annually

Summary

The Safety Manager will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. This position will be responsible for managing and developing all aspects of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) including compliance with Federal, State and Local, applicable laws and regulations. The Safety Manager will provide a safety-first leadership, coaching, and development culture for the employees in and around ready-mix plants and associated activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Safety

• Develop a system to uniformly track goals, policies, and procedures
• Provide monthly reporting & communications regarding key safety metrics
• Collaborate and provide support to other Ozinga divisions as needed
• Deepen the teams’ knowledge, use, and understanding of OSHA rules and regulations
• Engage with federal, state & local authorities in difficult situations, including high stress inspections
• Stimulate new ideas to continually promote a safe workplace
• Develop and chair a safety committee; perform monthly follow ups on previous month’s safety issues to ensure all safety trainings/meetings are being completed
• Ensure Best Management Practices (BMP’s) are being used region wide
• Participate in regular inspections, and manage the inspection scheduling for all responsible locations
• Update and implement new manuals, safety rules, procedures, and policies
• Assess and address ergonomic issues/better lifting/repetitive motion – stretch & flex programs
• Identify weak areas and provide solutions through in house and outside training

Employee Relations

• Maintain objectivity, encourage open communication and feedback from employees
• Confront difficult situations and use negotiation skills to resolve conflicts, handling all related complaints in a timely manner
• Participate in new employee orientations
• Assist plant managers and supervisors with accident reporting and injured worker claims
• Document and ensure refresher, task training and employee onboarding training is completed for personnel

Global Responsibilities

• Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
• This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College degree is a plus, but not required

Experience

• Experience with ready mix production or construction industry is required
• Minimum of 5 years supervision and management experience required
• Experience with OSHA rules and regulations, previous participation with inspections is required
• Experience with implementing/adopting safety plans and protocols a plus

Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Thrives in a team environment and enjoys working closely with others
• Exceptional communication skills; able to present information effectively to large groups of people
• Creative thinker with the ability to employ approaches and solutions to turn safety issues into safety opportunities
• Excellent leadership skills; can handle tough conversations throughout all levels both inside and outside of the company

Working Conditions

• Operation within a professional office environment
• Regularly works outdoors in all weather and ground conditions
• Routine usage of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
• Travel required to visit plants and sites

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits Information

At Ozinga, we care about the well-being of our team members both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall quality of life.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Protecting your health and providing peace of mind.
• Retirement Plan Options – Helping you build a secure future.
• Voluntary Benefits – Helping you to cover unexpected expenses.
• Work-Life Balance – Supporting flexibility so you can thrive in every area of your life.
• Employee Assistance Program – Offering confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Wellness Program – Promoting a healthy lifestyle through resources and incentives.

We believe that when our co-workers feel their best, they can do their best. Join us and experience the difference of working for a company that values you!

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.