Regional Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

Role Overview

• Preparing reports and recommending procedures to improve organizational performance
• Overseeing the overall integrity and quality of all Sunbelt Rentals safety protocols at individual profit centers within their assigned geographical area
• Conducting PC safety compliance inspections and audits in accordance with scheduled program utilizing dedicated audit criteria including employee training, facility regulatory compliance, vehicle fleet / DOT compliance, shop and equipment rental fleet compliance.
• Working with Profit Center Managers (PCM) to assign the correct Safety Coordinator to the location.
• Providing training and guidance to Safety Coordinators in each Profit Center to ensure a consistent approach is taken regarding policies and procedures.
• Identifying deficiencies found during inspections; providing written evaluation of inspection with corrective action requirements; assisting Profit Center Manager & Service Manager in mandating time period for completion of corrective actions.
• Responsible for delivering safety training modules to employees on an ongoing basis.
• Assisting PC Safety Coordinator as necessary with completion of required training, safety meeting coordination and completion, and maintenance of Safety Training & Documentation Manual.
• Responsible for tracking and trending PCs in their respected areas to identify which locations are adhering to the Sunbelt Rentals Leading Indicator Program and which areas need attention due an increase in lagging data.
• Responsible for working with Regional Vice President (RVP) to develop an annual strategic SH&E Business Plan addressing prior year performance of the Region as well as annual targets for the Calendar and Fiscal Year.
• Distributing a weekly report to their RVP and District Managers describing the number of Recordable and First Aid Injuries, Number of VIRs, Number of Near Misses, Trends in the Region.
• Leading monthly Safety Coordinator Phone Call for all Coordinators in the region.
• Developing agenda for and leading the annual Safety Coordinator Boot Camp in the Region
• Training and monitoring staff on Sunbelt Rentals Behavior Based Safety Tools.
• Supporting PCM and Safety Coordinator in the investigation of all incidents and appropriate near-misses while assisting the PCM in completion of reporting requirements and following up as necessary to support the claims managers.
• Active participation in PC monthly safety meetings, as well as providing assistance to PCM/Service Manager in conducting Safety Stand Down meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field or equivalent work experience plus a minimum of 5 years working with Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems and implementation of safety programs
• Good written and verbal skills when addressing either individuals or groups
• Ability to present information in classroom or conference call settings
• Ability to develop and execute a strategic plan that includes measurable goals based on leading and lagging indicator performance
• An observable positive attitude
• Ability to track and trend performance of multiple locations based on incident data obtained through internal tracking mechanisms
• Dependable, motivated, and self-starter
• Ability to multi-task and be highly organized
• Customer-service oriented
• Ability and willingness to travel; overnight travel required
• A general overview of OSHA construction and general industry regulation knowledge
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation safety
• An ability to foster credibility with PC Supervisors, Safety Coordinators, and PCMs
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Match
• Volunteer time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Length of Service Awards
• 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
• 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• 2 half day holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 1 inclusion day
• 1 volunteer day