Manages an organization’s environmental and employee safety function to ensure protection from hazardous or dangerous workplace conditions.
Develops policies and procedures to identify and mitigate environmental hazards that impact employees and ensure compliance with safety guidelines and regulations. Implements and manages programs to prevent environmental conditions that may cause injuries and illnesses within the workplace. Manages training and education initiatives, ensuring employees are aware of policies and regulations and implements performance improvement plans for repeated offenders. Ensures all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.
| Job Title | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Labor Safety Manager | The Labor Safety Manager monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with governmental regulatory agencies. Plans and manages the general health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures of the organization. Being a Labor Safety Manager develops worker plans and policies for new employee safety orientation including skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Designs and directs safety training programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. In addition, Labor Safety Manager studies, identifies, and reports causes of past accidents and develops recommendations and follow-up to prevent accident recurrences. Requires a bachelor's degree of occupational safety and health or related degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Labor Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Labor Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. |
| 2 | Manager Employee Health and Welfare Benefits | The Manager Employee Health and Welfare Benefits ensures programs meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost effective. Develops, implements, administers, and maintains benefits programs, policies, and procedures. Being a Manager Employee Health and Welfare Benefits evaluates existing benefits programs against peer organizations to determine competitiveness, trends and developments. Develops benefits communications and counsels employees on benefits related issues. In addition, Manager Employee Health and Welfare Benefits requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a Director. The Manager Employee Health and Welfare Benefits manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Manager Employee Health and Welfare Benefits typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. |
| 3 | Manager of Employee Training & Development | The Manager of Employee Training & Development researches new training techniques and suggests enhancements to existing training programs to meet the changing needs of the organization. Designs, plans, and implements corporate training programs, policies, and procedures. Being a Manager of Employee Training & Development ensures that training materials and aids are kept up to date and are effective. Contracts with vendors for employee participation in outside training programs. In addition, Manager of Employee Training & Development requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department or top management. The Manager of Employee Training & Development manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Manager of Employee Training & Development typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. |
| 4 | Food Safety & Compliance Manager | The Food Safety & Compliance Manager develops easy-to-understand content and delivers training for safety procedures. Plans and manages food safety programs and processes to meet all company, federal, state, provincial, and local required standards. Maintains plant sanitation standards and processes to reduce food safety risks. In addition, Food Safety & Compliance Manager documents and follows up on corrective actions. Collects data and compiles reports that reflect trends and that identify potential problems. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to instill a safety culture in the organization. Utilizes HACCP, GMP, and other industry standards, principles, and methods. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in food science, related field, or equivalent. Frequently requires certification in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). Typically reports to a director. |
| 5 | Entry Safety Technician | The Entry Safety Technician responsibilities also include documenting safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and recommending corrective procedures, and maintaining safety equipment supply and availability. Inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety policies and regulations. Being an Entry Safety Technician typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Working as an Entry Safety Technician typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. |
| Skills | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Budgeting | Level 2 |
| Risk Management | Level 3 |
| Planning and Organizing | Level 3 |