Safety Director

DeSHAZO is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safety Director to join our team. The Safety Director will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining our safety program to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards. The Safety Director will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop and implement a comprehensive safety program that meets or exceeds all applicable regulations and industry standards

· Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment, and operations

· Develop and deliver safety training programs for all employees

· Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence

· Review and revise safety policies and procedures as needed to improve the overall safety performance of the company

· Serve as the company’s liaison with regulatory agencies and industry associations regarding safety issues

· Collaborate with management to develop and implement best practices in safety

· Maintain accurate and complete records related to safety

· Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field

· Minimum of 7 years of experience in a safety leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing environment

· Certified Safety Professional, Certified Associate Safety Professional, Certified Construction Health and Safety Professional, or Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred

· Knowledge of OSHA, HSE, ANSI, and other regulatory agency requirements and industry standards

· Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis

· Strong leadership and communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· This job operates in a heavy manufacturing environment

· This role will travel to other service branches and manufacturing locations- approximately 25% travel.

· This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with match
• Company-paid short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance available
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Additional life insurance available
• 8 paid holidays
• PTO Program
• Tool purchase program
• Weekly pay periods with direct deposit
• Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

DeSHAZO’s Mission: DeSHAZO is committed to elevating our clients’ business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. We enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Occupational Health and Safety: 5 years (Required)
• Industrial Equipment: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person