Director of Safety

The Director of Safety is accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s occupational health and safety policies, programs, and training.

Requirements

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
• Develop, update, and communicate company-wide safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations, and corporate insurance programs.
• Design and deliver safety training programs for all employees and managers, including work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Lead regular safety audits and facility inspections; document findings and oversee corrective actions.
• Maintain written safety programs and policies; oversee documentation and record-keeping for compliance and audit readiness.
• Develop annual company safety goals and objectives for the business plan.
• Own the Emergency Action Plan and coordinate drills and readiness activities, act as Emergency Coordinator.
• Chair the safety committee and facilitate cross-functional safety initiatives; serve as a member of the Safety Committee.
• Promote safety and health awareness through company communication, including newsletters and specific training programs.
• Review injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follow-up, as necessary.
• Work with subcontractors to ensure proper safety documentation and reporting per contract requirements; participate in client prequalification process.
• Assist Construction Development Manager with subcontract safety data tracking and setting up project safety standards.
• Attend project kickoff and site safety meetings as required.
• Provide regular safety performance reports to senior leadership.
• Travel to manufacturing sites as required (up to 30% of the time).
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Collaborate with Fabrication & Manufacturing to ensure site-level compliance and support implementation of safety programs and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance on audits and compliance where safety and quality intersect.
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement on safety-related process improvements and analytics.
• Escalate major safety issues, propose strategic changes, and align on business objectives with the VP of Manufacturing.

Benefits

• Full Benefit Package