What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Safety Manager position at Lennar Homes?
Lennar’s National Safety Manager will ensure proper training, coordinating, recordkeeping and companywide oversight of Lennar’s Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and will implement Lennar’s safety program in accordance with federal, state and local requirements to ensure all employees have a safe environment in which to work.
Responsibilities:Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- The National Safety Manager will ensure Lennar’s IIPP is being followed by Lennar’s corporate and division entities companywide.
- Provide guidance and direction for Regional Safety Managers companywide.
- Assist the Office of General Counsel for matters relating to safety and safety related enforcement as needed.
- Assist Risk Management with the development, updating and managing of workplace safety procedures, programs and policies to make the workplace safe and hazard free in nature.
- Provide practical and appropriate safety compliance guidance to executive teams and all levels of the organization.
- Regularly interact with Lennar’s National Director of Environmental Compliance and Safety, Lennar’s National Assistant Director of Environmental Compliance and Safety, Regional Safety Managers and regional and division associates assigned safety responsibility.
- Prepare reports for senior level management.
- Assist in the development and implementation of companywide safety awareness programs and safety related initiatives.
- The National Safety Manager may be called upon to investigate accidents.
- Strive to reduce safety related notices of violation and subsequent future litigation, penalties and fines.
- Regulatory agency interaction as needed.
- Travel to divisions and communities companywide required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- 4-year college degree required plus, a minimum of 10 years combined practical experience in construction, risk management, construction technology, industrial hygiene/safety or similar, including time in the field.
- 5 years minimum experience in homebuilding industry.
- 30 hour OSHA Training Certificate/Card.
- OSHA Outreach Trainer #500 Certification and a CHST, ASP, or CSP or similar Certification preferred
- OSHA Outreach Trainer #500 Course and other safety certifications preferred
- Possess working knowledge of the application of federal, state and local safety rules and regulations, accepted standards and company policies.
- Must have strong writing and organizational skills; Detail oriented.
- High degree of construction knowledge.
- Team leader with strong work ethic.
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Computer literacy in data management software and Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Must have a strong work ethic.
Will interact with Lennar associates, outside agencies, business partners, consultants, and potentially, homeowners and customers depending on the circumstances.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, walk, move and/or carry equipment in excess of 20 pounds. Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces including ascending and descending stairs. Must have finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and calculator. Travel required.
This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.