Hybrid Director of Health and Safety at Allied Stone

SUMMARY OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITY: 

This position is responsible for identifying potential hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing protocols to prevent accidents.  
To be successful in this role, you will need excellent communication skills, a deep knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, and the ability to plan and execute training programs effectively. 

Essential Functions: 

• Managing a team of safety staff.
• Ensuring that the OSHA safety log and other administrative requirements related to safety operations and regulations are maintained by the safety staff.
• Having a growth mindset that allows for continuous improvement of work product and service delivery in a collaborative way that provides consistent innovation.
• Being able to form and sustain relationships with formal and informal leaders of the organization and become a trusted influencer to impact business objectives.
• Leading and managing the Company's safety efforts by working collaboratively with management, and employees, creating a safe environment for all.
• Collaborating with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Translating emerging risks, technology, and industry best practices for field application to advance the discipline impacting current and future business objectives.
• Ensuring completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Stopping operations and activities that could harm employees and equipment.
• Identifying opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Conducing employee training on applicable safety standards.
• Partnering with HR to create in-person and e-learning opportunities to promote a culture of safety company wide.
• Reviewing safety training and recommending revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Creating Safety Inspection Plans and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Reviewing accident and incident reports.
• Being able to source data on TCIR, DART, etc. to facilitate KPI metrics and strategize solutions for the Company.
• Driving consistency and standardization of safety programs.
• Working with workers compensation adjuster to close claims.
• Having in-depth knowledge of applicable environmental health and safety regulations, codes, and standards, such as OSHA, NFPA, and EPA.
• Staying apprised of emerging Safety & Health issues: Legislative, regulatory, etc., and communicating with business line managers.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

 
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TRAINING): 

Required Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.

Required Experience: 

• At least 5+ years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Fully effective interpersonal, writing, and other communication skills required to develop and maintain relationships with customers, peers, and industry contacts.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Strong ability to synthesize available safety data to find areas to measure for improvement and efficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to travel and visit local facilities and conduct safety inspections.

Work Environment:
This position will be performed in an office environment, as well as in a manufacturing environment and in the field. 

 
Physical Demands:
This position may involve walking or standing for extended amounts of time, as well as lifting objects between 25-50 lbs. 

Travel Required:
This position will involve travel throughout the DFW area, as well as to our other offices in Austin, Houston, Lubbock, Desoto, and Durant, OK.  

 
About Allied Stone: 

A trusted industry leader with over 20 years of experience, Allied Stone provides our clients with high-quality stone fabrication, delivered with exceptional customer service. Along the way we have fostered long-lasting partnerships with major suppliers to ensure that we can provide consistent quality at competitive prices. With a team of trendsetting designers, skilled craftsmen, and cutting-edge technology we create a seamless client experience that results in unrivaled finished spaces. 

Allied Stone Offers 

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment
• Allied Stone is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: 

Allied Stone Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We embrace diversity and encourage a work environment where differences are respected and valued. 

Other Duties: 

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.