Regional Safety Director

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Company: LINDER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY CO

Location: Concord, NC 28027

Description:

Linder Industrial Machinery Company is recognized as one of the nation's premier heavy equipment dealers providing quality new, used and rental equipment across 27 branch locations in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Linder's commitment to delivering superior industrial machinery solutions is shared by our leading equipment partners such as Komatsu, BOMAG, Deutz Fahr, Atlas, Konecranes, Mantsinen, Superior Brooms, Terramac, and many more.

Reports To: Director, Human Resources

Job Summary: Responsible for improving the safety and environmental performance of all Linder locations.

Responsibilities:
Inspect and evaluate workplace environment, equipment and practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and governmental regulations
Investigate accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures
Assist in the preparation of corrective actions that help prevent the occurrence of similar accidents
Report and review outcomes from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing to senior management
Maintain and update emergency response plans and procedures
Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents
Conduct or coordinate employee training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring and use of safety equipment
Recommend measures to help protect employees from potentially hazardous work methods and processes
Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies and practices are current and adhered to
Periodically inspect equipment, structures, materials at branches for safety and compliance
Monitor highest risks at each branch to ensure progress is made to reduce risk
Lead efforts to assist branches in creating an environment that is safety aware
Encourage a consistent safety culture throughout the company
Provide support to branch safety committees
Maintain and apply knowledge of EPA, OSHA, DOT, and MSHA safety regulations as well as current industry processes - reporting required data to government agencies as required
Coordinate compliance with federal and company standards, ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT and other federal, state, local and company regulations
Develop and implement performance metrics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the company safety plans
Compile data base of approved licensed contractors ensuring each has required liability and workers compensation coverage prior to implementation of project
Maintain compliance websites as required by customers

Education/Experience/Skill:
BS degree in Occupational Safety Management or equivalent experience
Minimum four years experience in safety-related position
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong presentation skills and experience in classroom delivery and training development
Persistence in the face of obstacles
Able to respond to emergency situations with composure
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software programs

Linder Industrial Machinery Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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