Manager of Occupational Safety

The Opportunity:

Yesway is seeking a Manager of Occupational Safetyto join our team. This position will report directly to the Director Risk Management and will partner closely with the Risk Management team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Promote and drive a culture of safety and accident prevention across the organization.
• Identify and remediate store-level safety challenges by determining root causes and implementing approved corrective actions.
• Conduct and document store-level safety and risk audits, produce assessments, and implement approved corrective action where necessary.
• Continuously monitor incident reports, safety metrics, and other trends to assist in the identification of safety and risk-related training needs and new safety initiatives.
• Conduct physical demand assessments of company positions to support light duty and return to work initiatives for employees that sustain both occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Develop emergency plans, standard operating procedures, and training materials for emergency situations, including weather events, workplace threats and violence.
• Advise and collaborate on safety issues and compliance for current and new company initiatives.
• Investigate and respond to all OSHA inquiries and investigations.
• Work cross-functionally to support the operations and legal departments in regulatory compliance as needed.
• Partner with the training department to develop and implement training programs on behalf of the risk management department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, safety engineering or other safety related discipline.
• Five to seven years of safety experience preferably in the retail, supermarket, and restaurant or food industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety and understanding of nationally recognized standards and codes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Adept at building relationships with field operations and leadership in promoting a culture of safety.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or, Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• OHST (Occupational Health and Safety) Certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Convivence Store: 2 years (Preferred)
• Retail: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist/Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person