Safety Manager

Job Summary

Drive operational safety for all branch locations through effective training and communication with field management and associates. Standardize and communicate a formal safety program that supports Irby’s profitable growth objectives. Ensure compliance and accuracy of the company’s facilities’ records and standards including maintenance, safety audits, security, DOT compliance and reporting, and worker’s compensation programs. In coordination with leadership, develop and communicate best practices for long-term solutions in partnership with mid- and high-level management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s safety program and assists in development and implementation of safety training programs for compliance with OSHA regulations and other federal, state or local requirements.
• Supervise and ensure the accurate reporting of general liability and other claims (hurricane, auto, etc.).
• Manage the process of providing proof of insurance, assisting with renewals and handling certificates of insurance as requested by the field.
• Oversees administration of worker’s compensation insurance program.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s DOT program (includes DOT files, Drivers Alerts, Vehicle Decals, DOT Handbook, and Fuel Tax) in collaboration with local management teams.
• Liaise between field operations and the Sonepar Director of Facility on various projects.
• Facilitate and maintain registrations in third party safety programs like ISNetworld.
• Seek out and implement best practices and new technologies to promote and document desired behaviors and efficiency.
• Function as team leader for all safety related activities for the opening of new or remodeled warehouses.
• Establish and document best practices for safe operations within warehousing and logistics.
• Conduct in-person safety training and audits.
• Manage and direct associates functionally assigned to managed programs, safety compliance and federal regulations.
• Develop policies and procedures for loss prevention and risk control.
• Perform specification and plan reviews of new facilities that include, but are not limited to, new construction, remodels, upgrades, and maintenance to assure compliance with local fire regulations and building codes.
• Develop and implement new standards of practice and procedures for safe operational activities.
• Oversee the adoption and utilization of corporate programs that support safety compliance and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) and/or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years of demonstrated experience managing Federal DOT regulated fleet programs including Hours of Service rules and electronic log compliance.

Additional Desired Skills / Experience

• Minimum intermediate level of skill in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Ability to explain complex issues to teach and train in individual and group settings.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks to coordinate large sized projects.
• Desire to drive continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 50%.
• Must be comfortable in both office and warehouse environments and working via remote tools such as Microsoft Teams.

Why join our Irby Team?

Our leadership cares about – and invests in – YOU. Our people are responsible for our success and have been since our founding in 1926.

Now one of the three largest electrical utility distribution companies in the United States, Irby Utilities has eclipsed $1.5 Billion in annual sales with over 700 employees in our 45 nation-wide branch locations. We are thrilled to keep growing with our team of enthusiastic professionals.

• Development: Associates who began in our foundational positions have grown into other areas of the business such as leadership, operations, and account management.
• Earning Potential: You can expect to earn a competitive, reliable wage in a place where top performance is incentivized through a variety of goal-oriented programs.
• Benefits: Our full-time associates are eligible for a range of benefits including:
• Medical, dental, vision, gym membership reimbursement, and Vitality® Wellness Rewards
• Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards
• Candidate Referral Rewards
• Associate Discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion: We recognize that your perspective, background, and skills are part of what make you unique while keeping us competitive – we embrace the power of difference! That’s why Irby is committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation and/or veteran status.



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