Assistant Safety Manager

Job Summary

This job is in the Safety job family (Department), which covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing work involving safety, health, and environmental issues anticipating, dealing with, eliminating, or controlling hazardous conditions, exposures, and practices. These hazards may result from human error, equipment, or machine operation and may lead to injuries or damage to property or the environment.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion
Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Job Function

• Responsible for supporting strategies, processes and program development designed to promote and achieve a safe and healthy working environment.
• Assist with conducting safety compliance audits for compliance to OSHA General Industry regulations 29 CFR
• Parts 1902, 1903, 1904 & 1910-Occupational Safety & Health Standards and the Reliance, Inc. Policy and
• Procedures manual for Safety & Environmental Health.
• Assist with producing Corrective Action Reports based upon audit findings and prioritizes action plan and follow up, as well as monitors progress and completion of noted corrective actions.
• Coordinates, supports, educates and trains onsite management in the development and implementation of theirsafety processes and techniques, when necessary, that continues to guide, elevate and advance operationalownership of their safety process.
• Promotes and assists with operations Accident Prevention Programs, Accident Investigation and Root Cause
• Analysis / Determination for effective Corrective Action.
• Monitors OSHA Recordable Accidents / Injuries, Incident Rates and Severity Rates monthly.
• If/when required, assists management with follow up evaluations of progress made relating to corrective actions.
• Properly record workplace injuries on OSHA 300 log.
• Responsible for helping instill a culture of safety by management engagement, coaching employees, and promoting commitment to employee safety.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• Manage safety training schedule and provide training requirements to branch monthly.
• Distribute updates to safety training schedule, policies, and procedures in a timely manner.
• Coordinate safety related conference calls on Microsoft Teams and keep detailed minutes.
• Manage and administer safety related software at a branch level.
• Responsible for becoming certified on all training processes in order to effectively train employees.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and safety or operations experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Ability to work staggered shifts while training employees required.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics, OSHA Compliance, Safety, etc. practices and key trends required.
• Knowledge of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.’s Policies and Procedures for Safety & Environmental Health preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive information required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including innovative and engaging ways to convey messages across the organization required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, building trust and open lines of communication across the organization required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.