Reyes Holdings hiring Safety and Compliance Director in Eagan, Minnesota, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

ResponsibilitiesJoin the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursem*nt

If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!Pay Transparency Statement:  The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

Position SummaryThe Safety and Compliance Director elevates the company’s safety performance by tying culture and safety compliance together. This position mitigates risk and promotes safety programs and services by developing, implementing, and continuously evaluating safety and prevention programs that encourage employees to focus on healthy living and safe work habits.

Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

• Foster a culture of safety throughout the company by promoting safety as a core value, recognizing, and rewarding safe behavior, and leading by example
• Create, update and implement safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations that promote a safe work environment
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations, standards, and codes, including staying updated on changes in regulations, conducting audits, liaising with regulatory agencies, etc.
• Manage, conduct and review risk assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards in the workplace along with developing strategies to mitigate these risks
• Develop and implement safety training programs for employees to ensure they are aware of safety protocols and procedures, i.e., training on proper equipment use, emergency procedures, hazard recognition, etc.
• Lead incident investigations for workplace accidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root causes and prevent recurrence inclusive of analyzing data, interviewing employees, collaborating with other departments or functional areas, etc.
• Facilitate communication about safety issues and initiatives across the company by conducting safety meetings, distributing safety bulletins, promoting safety awareness campaigns, etc.
• Analyze workers' compensation, Auto Liability, and General Liability claims data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for prevention
• Develop and implement proactive risk management strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of injuries and collisions within the company
• Collaborate with the appropriate partners and functional areas within the company to manage claims effectively
• Monitor the financial impact of workers' compensation claims on the company including direct costs, i.e., medical expenses, indemnity payments, etc. and indirect costs, i.e., lost productivity, administrative expenses as well as develop strategies to control costs and minimize financial losses
• Montor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives continuously
• Identify areas for improvement within safety programs and initiatives and implement changes to enhance workplace safety as needed
• Other projects or duties as assigned

QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Risk Management or related field, 10 plus years of Safety management experience and 6 plus years of people leadership experience or HS Diploma, 13 plus years of Safety Management experience and 7 plus years of people leadership experience
• Experience working in a distribution and/or manufacturing environment
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience facilitating training for all levels of an organization
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with all levels of an organization
• Customer service mindset
• Strong continuous improvement mindset
• Strong process improvement skills
• Value stream mapping and process reengineering experience
• Strong ability to follow-up and follow through in order to meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint, etc.
• Travel up to 50%
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Master’s degree
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification

Physical Demands And Work EnvironmentReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.