Health and Safety Manager
The primary focus of the Health and Safety Manager is to facilitate, for all workers and others, the provision of a safe and healthy workplace to ensure a strong safety culture. This position is instrumental in leading the changes required to the Health and Safety Management System to ensure compliance, integration & continuous improvement. Building on the foundations of the existing Health and Safety Management System, the position is to implement, through a business partnering approach, a consistent benchmark across the U.S. and create a best practice model for managing health and safety risks in the workplace. The role oversees a diverse portfolio which includes Health and Safety, Workers Compensation, Injury Management and Health & Well-being. The position is expected to provide guidance and leadership to those who manage the transactional Workers Compensation and Injury Management requirements and to participate broadly within the People, Facility Management and Operations teams.
The role is to provide technical expertise and consultation to site leadership to promote and implement safety programs and training that drive sustainable, proactive safety conscience behaviors.
The position will be based at our distribution center in Atlanta (Lithia Springs), GA and will have responsibility for the distribution center in Atlanta (Lithia Springs) GA.
Let's talk about Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement Health and Safety Management Systems that are OSHA and locally compliant, effective and align with Resmed’s strategic objectives
· Ensures loss prevention and risk reduction programs are in place to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations.
· Develop and implement health and safety change programs; maximize organizational risk resilience through the ongoing development of people, resources, systems and processes; lead change initiatives and foster commitment amongst employees
· Ensure lead and lag performance indicators are established, periodically analyzed and presented in a meaningful manner so as to facilitate the decision making of business leaders, along with the timely provision of relevant information on health and safety matters
· Management of the hazard identification and incident reporting / management processes including coordination of incident investigations and developing appropriate mechanisms to minimize risks within the organization
· Monitor health and safety indicators, internal change that may affect health and safety, external development in legislation or best practice and recommend action resulting from this analysis
· Coordinate and manage the integration and continuous improvement of health and safety processes
· Lead and facilitate safety audits, inspections, meetings, and training programs
· Develop and implement strategies and processes that facilitate effective injury and claims management across the duty of care and workers compensation portfolios.
· Ensures ongoing management of return to duty (modified/ light duty) programs. Partners with other management to minimize time away from work due to work related injuries and incidents.
· Develop and implement initiatives that foster the health and well-being of employees.
· Provides technical expertise and acts as a resource in the preparation of training materials. Supports monthly employee safety meetings by ensuring that leadership promotes and consistently relays the organization's values and beliefs regarding a safe working environment.
· Lead a team of safety professionals to drive safety programs, risk reduction and compliance.
· Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations, local legislation, and applicable standards
· Sound understanding of Health and Safety management systems
· Excellent written communication and document creation skills
· Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
· Advanced influential and negotiation skills
· Ability to manage projects and maintain relationships remotely
Let's talk about Qualifications and Experience:
· Undergraduate degree in a technical or safety-related discipline
· 7+ years of Health & Safety Management, Injury Management and Workers Compensation experience
· Preferred Multi distribution or manufacturing site management experience
· CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or similar certification
· ISO 18001/45001 experience a plus
· Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence experience a plus
Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!We commit to respond to every applicant.