North America Safety Manager

Position Summary

This is a leadership role responsible for the organization’s safety initiatives to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies, procedures and training programs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The Safety Manager will collaborate closely with operational groups, field personnel and leadership to promote a culture of safety, manage incident reporting and drive continuous improvements in safety improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Management

• Develop and execute a comprehensive safety strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures and programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Identify emerging safety trends and anticipate regulatory changes to proactively address potential risks.
• Identifying potential hazards and risks in the workplace and implementing control measures to mitigate them.
• Remain current on all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations ensuring the organization meets all applicable legal requirements.

Training and Education

• Coordinate and provide guidance on safety training programs for field and office staff, including new hire orientation and safety certifications.
• Ensure employees at all levels have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their jobs safely and responsibly.
• Maintain records of employee certifications and training completion.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Incident Management and Reporting

• Develop protocols for responding to safety incidents.
• Support field management with process for conducting thorough investigations of incidents, injuries and near misses to identify root causes, prevent recurrence and implement corrective actions.
• End-to-end ownership of incident management processes including standardized documentation and reporting protocols.
• Develop and maintain detailed incident records and reporting mechanisms for regulatory agencies, leadership and operations.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to develop return-to-work plans for injured employees.

Safety Inspections and Audit

• Conduct regular job site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Work with project managers and field supervisors to address safety concerns promptly and mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve non-compliance or safety risks.

Metrics and Reporting:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives.
• Track safety performance metrics, including incident rates, near-miss reports etc.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

Budgeting

• Develop and manage the safety department budget and allocate resources effectively.

Qualifications

• S. Degree
• 5-10 years of experience in safety management with significant experience in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools. Familiarity with safety management systems, tools and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards, including OSHA, OHS, EPA, and ISO requirements.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful safety programs and initiatives in a multinational corporation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze complex issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Travel up to 50%

Why Sperry:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous paid time off.
• Full complement of health and welfare benefits.
• Truly meaningful and engaging work, compelling and intrinsically motivating.
• Immediate contribution to a advancing cultural dynamics and infrastructure.
• Collaboration across high performing teams with interdependent, well defined achievement goals.
• Opportunity for thought leadership within a highly supportive working environment.

About Sperry:

Sperry Rail is on a mission critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting edge diagnostic technologies and AI assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century we have repeatedly succeeded in modernizing and improving rail diagnostics through our unrelenting pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing the science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity and teamwork, we are driven by 4 the challenge and bridging concept with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry has an opportunity to imprint themselves into our brand and further galvanize a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome! We are agile, hungry and invite those with similar passion to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to market. Fast paced, high-touch with distinct sense of purpose, we offer more than a job, rather an opportunity to be part of a something different.