Apply online at: www.ajaxpavingfl.com/careers
I. Job Overview and General Purpose The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, directing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive safety strategy to ensure the Safety Department is a trusted partner and resource for all employees. The goal is to foster a safe and healthy work environment while protecting the interests of the Company, customers, and the public. This mission is achieved through close collaboration with employees to identify, prevent, and mitigate risks, while promoting safety as a core value in every aspect of the company’s operations. The Safety Manager will evaluate and measure the effectiveness of safety goals and services through data analysis and trend tracking.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Safety Manager is empowered to take appropriate action to suspend or modify any activity posing imminent danger.
1. Strategic Safety Leadership
o Develop, recommend, and communicate safety strategies that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
o Promote an understanding of the company’s safety mission among employees and integrate it into the corporate culture.
o Highlight and externally recognize safety achievements, contributing to the organization's reputation in the community and within industry safety groups.
2. Safety Education and Training
o Plan and implement safety training programs for managers, supervisors, and employees based on identified needs.
o Collaborate with hiring managers to verify skill sets and job classifications, and ensure the dissemination of safe work practices.
o Mentor managers to support their role as safety leaders and coaches.
3. Post-Incident Investigation
o Oversee the investigation of accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
o Use root cause analysis to gather data, evaluate incidents, and recommend
process improvements to prevent recurrence.
4. Regulatory Compliance
o Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those set by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
o Assist in the preparation of documentation and evidence for regulatory agency requirements.
5. Safety Accountability
o Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement safety-related components of employee incentive and awards programs to maximize their impact.
6. Measurement and Evaluation
o Measure, audit, and assess the effectiveness of the safety mission, goals, and services through data tracking and trend analysis, including the review of loss data and performance indicators.
These duties are performed either directly or through subordinates, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
III. Key Organizational Relationships (Non-Reporting)
1. Safety Director
o Reports to the Safety Director on ongoing claims and safety-related matters.
2. Area and Plant Managers
o Advises and coordinates with Area and Plant Managers regarding risk analysis, modification of work practices and procedures, and safety education and training.
o Seeks feedback on safety measurement and evaluation mechanisms.
3. Equipment Manager
o Works with the Equipment Manager to address safety concerns related to the company’s fleet.
IV. Qualifications To succeed in this role, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/Experience
o Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent, or four to ten years of related experience
and/or training, or a combination of education and experience.
o Participation in continuing education seminars, conferences, and workshops to
stay current with safety trends and developments.
Language Skills
o Strong interpersonal communication skills to engage with management, employees, business professionals, and regulatory agencies.
o Ability to read, interpret, and analyze various safety-related documents, such as business periodicals, legal documents, federal and state safety regulations, and worker’s compensation reports.
o Capable of writing clear safety policies, procedures, training programs, reports, business correspondence, and safety manuals.
o Ability to present information effectively and respond to inquiries from management, employees, clients, regulatory agencies, and the public.
Reasoning Ability
o Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
o Capable of interpreting complex technical instructions that involve both abstract and concrete variables.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
o A valid, current Driver’s License is required.
V. Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit, use hands for keyboarding, and handle controls (e.g., computer, phone).
Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb at job sites and between departments.
Occasionally required to kneel, crouch, or crawl during training setup, or while performing first-aid, CPR, and other safety programs.
Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally for training setups.
Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, particularly when operating a motor vehicle.
VI. Work Environment
Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling to and from job sites.
Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high places, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical hazards.
The noise level is generally moderate in an office setting, but can become loud at job sites.
This role involves both office-based work and active presence at job sites, requiring adaptability to varying environmental conditions.
BENEFITS
Ajax offers competitive pay and has excellent benefits; comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with discretionary employer match, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health and wellness program, direct deposit, referral bonuses, paid vacation and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity