Safety Director

What is Compellier?

Compellier™ is focused on creating value in the construction industry by investing in technologies and business practices that improve the longevity and quality of building systems as well as the work environment and productivity of our team members and customers in service of our purpose- balconies that don't leak; floors that don't fail. We build sustainable growth through startups, targeted acquisitions, and the development of solid relationships that support our industry with superior service and technology.

Compellier has three brands:

• Cemplex Group: A construction subcontractor serving primarily the multi-family housing and hospitality markets across the central and eastern United States.
• Formulated Materials: A developer and distributor of waterproofing, sound dampening, leveling, and sub-floor systems that are leading innovation in their field.
• Smart Batch Systems: An innovative startup-making network connected small aggregate cement mixing heavy equipment that makes work crews safer and more productive while providing immediate access to productivity, progress, and issues on construction projects.

At Compellier, we believe our ICOMPEL values are the foundation for all internal interactions and business conduct. We are seeking talented people who can execute the position's responsibilities in a manner consistent with our values.

Integrity: Do the right thing

Commitment: Keep your promises and make satisfied customers

Opportunity Makers: Grow yourself, your career, and the company

Master your Craft: Take pride in your work

Protect: Keep each other safe

Everyone is a Leader: Positive Influence, Positive Results

Love: Treat others with dignity and respect

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Director of Safety's primary responsibility is to promote and manage a safe working environment for all employees. They will also work with each organization unit to ensure they are aware of and comply with all company safety policies. They will also work with all employees to ensure the company complies with applicable health and safety laws. They will also be responsible for establishing policies that will create and maintain a safe workplace.

As a Director of Safety, they must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards. They will also discover opportunities for improving conditions and execute various safety programs. They must possess the ability to communicate in multiple mediums (written and verbal) all safety policies, guidelines, and processes to a multidisciplinary workforce in varied regions.

The goal is to ensure the workplace meets all legal expectations and actively supports occupational health and safety.

Travel for this position will be 50%-80%.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expertise for all levels of leadership regarding environmental, safety, health issues and applicable regulations
• Advise and assist all levels of leadership in implementing, managing, and auditing within the framework of an innovative Health and Safety Management System in a construction setting
• Lead and manage the non-DOT driver process, DOT driver qualification program, and ensure compliance with DOT guidelines and insurance expectations.
• Be an active figure in shifting our safety culture from rules and regulatory compliance to a safety culture developed as a behavior driven value at all levels of the organization
• Provide oversight expertise for incident investigations, development of corrective plans and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence
• Ensure timely reporting and claims management for workers compensation, general liability, and automotive liability
• Lead company insurance renewal process, monitoring, and the ongoing relationship with the vendor
• Work to develop and standardize work processes, standards, and equipment
• Influence leadership decisions to positively impact the outcome of safety and business
• Communicate frequently and consistently with operational leadership, CFO and General Counsel on areas of concern and performance metrics
• Work closely with regional leadership to develop programs and plans as required
• Assist individual locations with completion of goals and objectives as well as training verification
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions in regional offices and on job sites
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics
• Responsible for writing and updating corporate safety manual and site-specific safety plans
• Manage external safety consultants
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to live the ICOMPEL Values
• Ability to communicate objectives across all levels of the organization
• Create and conduct internal and external training presentations
• Interpersonal skills to gain respect and trust of field employees and foremen
• Basic Excel skills to compile data, analyze trends, and present findings
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines (federal and state)
• Ability to produce detailed reports and develop relevant policies
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent independent organizational and self-motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability

Competencies:

• Accountability: Responsible and answerable for actions and performance individually or on a team.
• Teamwork: The ability to promote positive work relationships with area staff, team members, and supervisors. The ability to work with others to successfully meet goals.
• Initiative: The ability to perform job responsibilities independently and responsibly. The ability to proactively complete tasks, solve problems, improve processes, enhance products, and or extend services within assigned range.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to gather and interpret data to create strategic plans aligned with organizational goals, vision, strategy, goals, and culture.
• Stakeholder Management: The ability to anticipate and balance stakeholder needs.
• Vision and Purpose: The level of understanding and application of the organization's vision and purpose. The behavior demonstrated reflects the goals of the organization.
• Business Acumen: The degree of understanding and applying business knowledge to achieve positive organizational outcomes.
• Manage Complex Situations: The ability to predict, recognize, and define problems. Skill in generating, selecting, and implementing timely and meaningful solutions to complex situations.
• Attracts Talent: The ability to attract top talent to support business needs
• Resource Management: Skilled in identifying needs, allocating resources efficiently, and balancing priorities to optimize operations and maintain high service levels.
• Job Knowledge: The level of knowledge, skills and education required for job functions, and their application, along with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Innovation: Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments. Willingness to take risks and to consider new approaches to improve the organization's competitive position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Safety Management or related field and 2 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety leadership ~OR~
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety Management or related field and 4 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety leadership ~OR~
• Associates Degree in Safety Management or related field and 6 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety leadership ~OR~
• High School Diploma and 8 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety leadership.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Nationally recognized Safety and Health Certifications (ASP, CSP, CIH).
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITION

• Climb, crawl, and walk while carrying or operating machinery and tools upstairs, downstairs, and over potentially uneven surfaces.
• Lift, pull, push, and carry 80 lbs. of weight intermittently.
• Ability to identify safety hazards and communicate effectively with others.
• Sustain the stamina to perform manual labor outdoors, exposed to the elements, vibrations, loud noises, offensive smells, dust, dirt, and water in all seasons, including extreme temperatures.
• Safely perform work with appropriate safety gear.
• Distinguish between different colors.
• Bend, squat, twist, and reach in various positions as the situation dictates.