Safety Director jobs in Iowa
Safety Director directs, develops, and oversees the general health and safety policies and procedures of the organization. Ensures the workplace is in compliance with OSHA and other state, local, or industry specific regulations and that periodic safety audits are conducted. Being a Safety Director provides programs that ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations, skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Develops a systemic process to collect data and analyze the causes of accidents and generate required reporting. Additionally, Safety Director implements initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Safety Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Safety Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Safety Director jobs
Safety Director
- Keen Project Solutions, LLC
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Ankeny, IA
FULL_TIME
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SAFETY DIRECTOR 5 ROLES
- Lead, Manage, and Accountability
- Company Safety Culture
- Safety Strategy & Compliance
- Risk Management
- Innovation
- Create and communicate a compelling vision and strategy for Safety
- Give clear direction
- Allocate appropriate resources, including specialized safety training, up-to-date technology, and dedicated coaching time to enhance employee safety skills
- Foster employee development through continuous safety education and professional growth opportunities
- Recruit and retain qualified safety personnel with a strong emphasis on compliance and proactive risk management
- Effectively communicate with and connect with all stakeholders
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to encourage safety best practices and address areas needing improvement
- Implement and sustain a Behavior-Based Safety Culture by integrating safety as a core value in all project delivery processes
- Be active, visible, and connected within our industry
- Connect with our customers and build relationships
- Promote positive relationships with regulatory agencies such as OSHA
- Guarantee the timely dissemination of vital safety information across all organizational levels
- Effectively articulate the company's safety philosophy, vision, and strategy
- Work with the Safety Steering Team to maintain accountability of annual goals, quarterly rocks, and measurables
- Oversee and evaluate third-party safety partners to ensure alignment with Keen's safety standards and objectives
- Have a deep understanding of our Safety Policy's and keep updated as needed
- Regularly monitor and analyze changes in safety legislation and regulations to maintain compliance
- Ensure Keen is within compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
- Create and/or review safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates
- Offer expert analysis on contracts, insurance requirements, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Contribute to mitigating potential risk and oversight of all general lines of insurance
- Professionally represent Keen in captive insurance groups
- Anticipate potential risks, assess probabilities and develop plans to respond effectively.
- Provide consulting during project planning to identify risk and coach the team towards proactive countermeasures
- Coach teams through the incident management process as well as propose solutions to remedy such incidents in the future using root cause analysis
- Crisis management
- Employ data benchmarking to identify injury trends and develop targeted risk mitigation strategies
- Oversee claims management process and support all claim activities
- Keep engaged in the industry to understand trends and technology advances that are applicable to Keen
- Leverage advanced technologies such as wearables and automation to enhance worker protection and safety outcomes
- Cultivate an intrapreneurial mindset to drive innovative safety solutions within the company
- Bachelor's degree required in Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Engineering, Construction Management or related or other equivalent discipline preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of proven experience managing the safety efforts of a mid-sized or large-scale design-builder, EPC, and/or construction management company, preferably in the industrial or commercial construction industries.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Trainer (CST), OSHA 500, IH-Industrial Hygiene designations or related industry certification(s) highly desirable.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, or related software.
- Knowledge of OSHA, theories, principles, and practices of construction, safety, and risk management for the construction industry and other applicable regulations relating to employee safety and accident prevention. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing construction safety.
- Experience in food safety, feed safety, NFPA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) are desirable.
- Prior experience with a captive insurance group is desirable.
- Continuous improvement of processes and the ability to develop others is a necessity.
- Experienced in training/facilitation, speaking in large groups, leading teams, motivating, and patience to retrain or change training when needed.
- Professional and technical writing
- Bilingual in English and Spanish beneficial, but not required.
- Travel with up to 50% by air and ground on a regular and ongoing basis without travel restrictions. Must have a valid passport.
- Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 25 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
- Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling.
- Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
- Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
- Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain
Keen Project Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and background checks are required if applicable.
Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website. https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers - 3 Days Ago
Director of Food Safety and Quality
- Palmer Candy Company
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Sioux, IA
FULL_TIME
- Palmer Candy is looking for a Director of Food Safety and Quality! This position will be located at our Hwy 75. facility and will work 7:30 am- 4:30 pm Monday- Thursday with frequent overtime on Frida...
- 13 Days Ago
Safety Coordinator
- Safety Coordinator Role
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Altoona, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary: The Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining and coordinating all Company safety policies and programs including safety training and inspections for ...
- 24 Days Ago
Safety Coordinator
- Safety Coordinator Role
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Indianola, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary:The Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing, administering, maintaining and coordinating all Company safety policies and programs including safety training and inspections for t...
- 8 Days Ago
Workplace Safety and Security Program Director
- UnityPoint Health
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- OverviewWe're seeking a Workplace Safety and Security Program Director to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for the development of the UnityPoint Health Workplace Violence Preventio...
- 1 Day Ago
Consumer Safety Inspector.
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Columbus, IA
FULL_TIME
- DutiesYOU WILL/MAY:Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncomp...
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Safety Director jobs at Popular Companies
Safety Director
- G.P.'s Enterprises, Inc.
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Auburn, GA
- Job Description Job Description Job Description: The Safety Director will be responsible for the development, implementa...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Regional Environmental Health and Safety Director - Atlanta, GA
- CRH Plc.
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Atlanta, GA
- Job ID: 497386 Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutio...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Safety Director
- DSJ Global
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- Position Overview: My client is seeking an experienced and dedicated Safety Director to join their team, at a leading fa...
- 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Safety Director
- FDRsafety, LLC
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Youngstown, OH
- Job Description Job Description FDRsafety is seeking a Safety Director for a large manufacturing client near Youngstown,...
- 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Safety Director
- Synerfac Technical Staffing
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Winchester, VA
- Job Description Job Description Synerfac is seeking a Safety Director for our client in Winchester, VA. Our client is a ...
- 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Health and Safety Director
- Environmental, Health & Safety Solutions,
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New Castle, PA
- Job Description Job Description We at Environmental, Health & Safety Solutions, Inc. (EHSS) currently have an opportunit...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Area Environmental Health and Safety Director - Colfax, NC
- CRH plc
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Colfax, NC
- The Area EH&S Director will be responsible for the occupational health, safety and loss control management of our region...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Safety Director
- Foremost Paving, Inc.
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Elsa, TX
- Job Description Job Description Position summary: Plans, directs and implements the Company safety program to ensure a s...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Safety Director jobs
$139,804 to $206,064
Most Popular Cities in Iowa for Safety Director Jobs
What does a Safety Director do?
Safety Director in Minneapolis, MN
Experience in a Senior Manager or Director level role.
January 08, 2020
Safety Director in Boulder, CO
A fire safety director is also in charge of training and supervising personnel needed to carry out the overall mission and each element of a fire safety plan.
December 03, 2019
Safety Director in Sumter, SC
For example, safety director jobs tend to focus on both emergency preparedness issues and regular inspection policies.
December 17, 2019