Safety Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sikich Human Capital Management Advisory Team has been retained by Break Thru, Inc. to identify a Safety Director to add to their talented team of professionals.

COMPANY SNAPSHOT

For over 25 years, Break Thru, Inc. has been providing demolition services to the Chicagoland Area. As one of the most recognized names in Chicago Demolition today, Break Thru partners with owners, general contractors, and property managers within the commercial, office, retail, healthcare, hospitality, educational, and industrial building sectors.

Break Thru's continued success can be attributed to the core values that the Company was founded on and its reputation for delivering safe, clean, quality, and reliable service to clients. Managing projects from small to large, Break Thru has completed projects in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Director will oversee and advance the Company's safety and health programs by working closely with the office and field teams. This role will be responsible for maintaining and enforcing current programs in addition to evaluating and modifying programs to ensure compliance with evolving OSHA, federal, state, and local safety requirements.

This role will regularly visit job sites to perform safety audits, connect with front-line workers, and work closely with site superintendents to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. Additionally, the Safety Director will coordinate annual safety meetings, handle incidences as they arise, and manage workers' compensation, general liability, and auto claims.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and articulates the Company's safety objectives, programs, policies, and procedures to build a strong safety culture.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules and maintains safety-related recordkeeping and reporting, including OSHA logs.
• Visits active project sites to conduct safety audits to evaluate ongoing work conditions, measure employee compliance with policies, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Work with project managers and field workers to develop and implement solutions to safety-related issues and assist in drafting site-specific safety plans when required.
• Organize annual safety training meetings, conduct new hire orientation, manage project-specific training, and track and update employee certifications while monitoring expiration dates.
• Review accident and incident reports, guide managers through steps for handling incidents.
• Handle documenting and reporting for incidents, including completing required forms, submitting claims to relevant parties, and working with insurance company and employee through the claims.
• Facilitate fingerprinting, background checks, drug testing, and safety site training to obtain badges.
• Manage the purchase, maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement of all safety equipment. Monitor consumable PPE and keep stocked as needed.
• Organize and oversee building maintenance and facilitate city required annual inspections.
• Attend quarterly insurance claim meetings and oversee site visits with the insurance company.
• Organize recycling programs and facilitate legal and safe disposal of hazardous materials as needed.
• Write up bi-annual insurance updates for board meetings and seek out educational opportunities, including certifications, classes, and conferences.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five years of experience in safety field is required; prior experience in commercial construction is preferred.
• Valid drivers license and OSHA 30 Certification are required. Additional safety training or certifications are a plus.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train and coach employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations pertaining to the specific activities being managed.
• Must have high attention to detail along, strong critical thinking skills, and excellent organization ability.
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to show initiative, provide recommendations for changes and improvements, and execute plans and programs to drive results.
• Must possess the ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization, and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs along with knowledge of applicable software.