Senior Manager Corporate Safety

At Generac, our people help make the world safer, brighter, and more productive. We are united by our efforts to inspire change for a better world;

impact our people and community; influence and achieve positive results; and innovate the industry. Our shared goals allow people with diverse backgrounds and points of view to work together, bringing our global customers peace of mind through reliable products and exceptional support.

Job Summary : The Sr. Manager - Corporate Safety is responsible for providing guidance and direction for the planning, implementation, and operation of the organization’s safety management program.

This is a leadership position that requires a highly driven individual to produce best-in-class safety results across multiple business functions and geographies.

Additionally, the role is responsible for managing the day-to-day health and safety functions at the Generac Corporate Headquarters facility.

The Sr. Manager- Corporate Safety will implement the organization’s safety program, work with personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment and monitor the facility and processes for adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.

This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the organization and leads the pursuit of zero incidents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manage the Corporate SDS / Hazard Communication program.
• Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all safety compliance programs.
• Lead training efforts for EHS related activities throughout the enterprise
• Conduct audits to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence.

Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.

• Conduct and document annual compliance inspections.
• Perform Job Safety Analysis of all worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures.
• Leads safety observation efforts across the enterprise.
• Perform ergonomic and safety risk assessments virtually or hands-on for product and process capability.
• Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standards.
• Observe workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures. Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment.
• Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root cause and prepares / directs corrective action plans.
• Provide engaging health and safety leadership to the facility employees
• Lead Executive, Regional, and Employee Safety Committees.
• Develop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best in class EHS performance.
• Act as the facility and regional champion for the EHS Drive to Zero program
• Lead the tracking and assessment of global safety requirements and metrics
• Train and Assist site EHS coordinators, managers, supervisors and employees in the development and implementation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives.
• Manage the preparation and submittal of safety-related agency regulatory reports
• Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches, and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.

Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

• Develops and / or recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Selects, coaches, and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 7 years of progressive Occupational Safety experience within a manufacturing environment
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master’s in Business Administration, Engineering, or EHS related field
• CSP, CIH, or PE Certification
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced knowledge of Data Analytics (MS Excel)
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
• ISO 45001 Experience or equivalent

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.

The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Up to 30% local travel and 10% overnight travel. Valid Driver’s License required."

Benefits :

• We are an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.
• Competitive Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, & 401k
• 401 (k) retirement savings plans with company match
• Medical support programs : Maternity, Diabetes, Treatment Decision Support and more
• Work-life benefits : PTO and Holidays

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We are 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.