Our client, a Family-Focused organization located in Nashville, is in need of a Risk and Safety Manager. Their ideal candidate will possess first-hand knowledge of claims, specifically surrounding vehicle and company-side claim support.
Risk and Safety Manager Responsibilities:
- Promote and maintain a robust safety culture by raising awareness, conducting regular training and encouraging active employee involvement in safety initiatives to align with organizational goals and regulatory standards
- Design and implement the organization’s risk management process, including analyzing the financial impact of risks
- Build risk awareness among staff by offering support and training throughout the company
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and establish measures to mitigate risks
- Develop and update risk management plans as necessary
- Prepare action plans to reduce risk factors
- Lead the Safety Committee and educate leadership on the most significant risks to the business
- Oversee incident/accident investigations and lead root cause analysis programs
- Organize and lead safety meetings and training for all employees
- Ensure thorough understanding and implementation of safety standards and program development
- Hold individuals accountable for managing their own risks
- Maintain and manage records of insurance claims and policies
- Develop risk-based orientation programs for new employees, including reviewing company safety policies, procedures, safety training and on-the-job observations
- Maintain risk management reporting on established metrics and develop new ones to add value to the team
- Conduct policy and compliance audits, representing the company with both internal and external parties
- Assist in preparing and maintaining risk management and insurance budgets
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies at the local, state and federal levels, including OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations, while demonstrating a deep understanding of EHS standards and DOT requirements
- Serve as the primary liaison with DOT compliance authorities, including FMCSA, state DOT offices and local enforcement agencies
- Partner with branch locations to enhance emergency response plans, including incident response, evacuation procedures and first aid protocols
- Conduct regular audits at branch locations, assessing employee performance, equipment and site conditions
- Provide risk awareness and avoidance training and certification for staff
- Establish effective processes to address workplace accidents, injuries or near misses, analyzing root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future incidents
- Monitor company and industry loss trends, developing new policies and procedures as industry practices evolve or incidents occur
Risk and Safety Manager Requirements:
- Frequently spend long periods sitting and working with office equipment and computers (50% of the time)
- Must be mobile to attend weekly meetings throughout the organization
- Regularly engage in verbal and written communication with colleagues
- Ability to frequently bend to organize and manage files and occasionally lift 5-10 pounds
- Maintain good visual acuity
- Proven experience in occupational health, safety and risk management with a strong understanding of legal guidelines
- Maintain confidentiality on all private, sensitive and proprietary business matters
- Extensive experience in managing training courses, schedules and recordkeeping
- Willingness to pursue continued training for personal growth and participate in the training of new employees
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration or 5+ years of risk management experience is preferred
- Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification is preferred
- Extensive experience with EHS and DOT safety audits, training programs and accident investigations is preferred
- Proficiency in using computers, data entry and the Microsoft Office Suite is required
- Proven ability to design and implement successful behavioral-based safety programs
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a professional demeanor
- A collaborative, customer-focused approach to work
- Exceptional analytical skills are required
- Willingness to contribute positively to a team environment
- Strong self-motivation and desire to excel
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!
Thank you,
Stephanie Jacobs
Recruiting Lead
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
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