Senior Safety Manager Job Listing at Savage in Auburn, ME (Job ID 33424)

Description

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

The Basics:

Location: Midvale, UT; Philadelphia, PA; Portland/Auburn, ME

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Responsible for implementing and executing the Safety, Health and Environmental (SH&E) plan and providing strategic direction for SH&E in the Rail and Terminals, North Unit.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• A culture that appreciates Team Members
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Paid Parental and Uniformed Services Leave

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead a team of SH&E professionals in Rail and Terminals, supporting individual operations as needed.
• Collaborate with operations managers to implement Savage's S7 System for safety.
• Develop and deliver training on procedures and regulations.
• Partner with Business Unit Leaders to prevent injuries and losses.
• Establish proactive SH&E processes for incident prevention and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist onsite Safety Specialists in enforcing safety rules and utilizing tools.
• Collaborate with SH&E professionals for strategy alignment and continuous improvement.
• Conduct training to ensure safe work practices for all team members.
• Participate in SH&E councils and maintain a strong presence on the customer's contractor safety council.
• Ensure compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations, completing necessary permits and reports.
• Interface with customer SH&E contacts to implement their programs.
• Lead post-incident investigations and develop sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor safety statistics and implement corrective actions to achieve zero injuries.
• Ensure proper reporting of incidents to all stakeholders.
• Assist in the start-up of new business initiatives and lead customer safety audits.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for SH&E Supervisors and Managers.
• Track leading indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements to Be Successful in This Position:

• In-depth knowledge in the transportation and storage of hazardous chemicals; with emphasis on rail and transloading.
• Basic understanding of DOT and FRA rules and requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze situations and data to make sound decisions.
• Experience delivering training preferred
• Computer skills (MS Office Suite)
• Excellent communication skills: written and spoken; excellent organizational skills & multi-tasking
• Impeccable integrity
• Detail-oriented and self-starter, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Sets the standard for safety, professionalism, and performance
• Excellent people skills – good listener and communicator, both written and oral
• Responds well to high-pressure situations
• Has “Ownership” spirit
• Treats people fairly, with dignity and respect
• Embraces and teaches company culture
• A desire to work in the field, alongside operators, in an industrial environment.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Safety or related field
• 8+ years' experience in a safety leadership role
• 8+ years' experience working in an industrial setting
• Hold a safety certification recognized by an accredited organization (CSP, SMS, CHMM, OHST, or CET).
• Transloading/HAZMAT DOT/Industrial Rail experience preferred

Here Are Some of The Physical Requirements for This Role:

• 50% Travel / 50% Office (Cubicle unless Remote)
• Commitment to working safely at all times
• Ability to be exposed to the outdoor elements
• Physically fit to train team members and perform job tasks, including:
  • Safely climbing on/off railcars and locomotives
  • Operating railcar hand brakes and switches
  • Walking long distances and standing on uneven surfaces
  • Bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing elevated surfaces
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs consistently
  • Using basic hand tools

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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