Corporate Safety Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Assist in the planning and execution of safety policies and procedures aligned with Kenco Safety Philosophy and relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

• Collaborate with operations and various departments to foster support for safety initiatives and establish clear expectations and timelines for designated facilities.

• Work in partnership with diverse groups and divisions to enhance safety initiatives.

• Create and implement tools to showcase safety performance and pinpoint deficiencies.

• Promote accountability across all management levels.

• Lead and nurture safety and security advocates to enhance safety standards.

• Deliver comprehensive safety support for designated facilities.

• Conduct audits and reviews of assigned facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA and internal standards.

• Facilitate the execution of corporate initiatives, strategic objectives, and policies.

• Engage with OSHA and DOT regulators during audits and inspections, providing support for follow-ups and resolutions.

• Assist in investigations of accidents, environmental incidents, and near-misses, ensuring thorough root-cause analysis and corrective measures.

• Oversee safety data required by state and federal authorities.

• Coordinate safety training requirements and processes with corporate teams.

• Develop systems to promote the sharing of safety best practices within assigned sites.

• Collaborate with Corporate Risk Management to prepare relevant EH&S reports, including Tier II and Biennial Reports.

• Travel approximately 25%–50% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in warehousing/distribution settings preferred.

• CSP, CSHM, or other relevant certification preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, OSHA, and EPA regulations.

• Certification as a Power Industrial Truck Trainer (stand up, reach, and sit down) is required.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Leadership abilities, adaptability to change, and a capacity to drive change.

• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory requirements.

• Competence in problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, valid conclusion drawing, and identifying potential solutions.

• Capability to lead, motivate, coach, and identify development opportunities for others.

• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to work effectively under stress and pressure.

• Skill in managing various projects while meeting specific goals and deadlines.

• Capacity to make timely and sound decisions without compromising safety.

• Understanding and application of Lean or Six Sigma principles within a functional group or packaging site.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to identify and recommend ergonomic improvements in the workplace.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance options including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.

• Supplemental insurance offerings such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance options.

• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Approximately 2 weeks of paid time off (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment).

• Employer-paid holidays totaling 10 days.