Safety Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
Perform the primary responsibilities of the Safety Manager for the Irvine Company Apartment Communities (ICAC). The Safety Manager will maintain a safe and healthful environment by identifying and anticipating incidents and hazards and working to control potential hazards. Supervise and implement the Safety & Health procedures, educate staff and enforce policy and procedures. Interface with Corporate Risk Management in managing the Workers Compensation claim process.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, communicates, and implements the company’s safety programs and policies to help reduce injuries and ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA and other applicable standards.


• Collaborates with Risk Management and Corporate Safety on matters related to workers compensation and safety.


• Conducts on-property training of managers and associates in safe work practices.


• Provides training reports from the Learning Resource Center (LRC) to Regional Managers.


• Assists managers at all levels on how to effectively use the LRC to manage completion of employee safety training.


• Organizes and conducts quarterly safety committee meetings with Regional Managers.
  
• Assist with injury investigations and conducts follow-up with managers to insure measures taken to prevent recurrences are effectively implemented.


• Conducts on-site safety audits to ensure established safety programs and policies are effectively implemented.


• Develops and facilitates the implementation of written emergency procedures at apartment communities.


• Conducts detailed loss analysis and identifies/implements measures to mitigate identified trends.


• Acquires and maintains an effective degree of safety knowledge through the use of outside resources such as workshops, training, and independent research.


• Performs the functions of IIPP Administrator for ICAC.


• Provides safety status reports to ICAC Management.


• Travel to San Jose and San Diego quarterly.


• Perform other related duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written).


• Ability to recognize on-site risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact.


• Must be able to complete the company’s safety training programs and communicate their basic required elements to on-site associates.


• Ability to effectively use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.


• Understand and follow protocol for the proper lines of communication.


• Clear understanding of Company mission and values.


• Ability to work independently and as part of team.


• Attendance is an essential function of the job

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required.


• 5+ years of experience within the multi-family and/or safety industry


• A Certification in Safety and Health is encouraged


• 5+ years experience in a Safety and Health environment preferred


• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred


• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.