Safety Manager

Job description

Poynter Sheet Metal is one of the largest sheet metal companies in the nation. The company stands by its mission that “We are driven to achieve excellence as leaders in the industry and community through continuous improvement.”

Poynter’s professionals understand the importance of delivering exceptional quality with unmatched professionalism no matter how big or small the project. As a company built on innovation, they are determined to continue to advance in the industry by working diligently to improve workflows and educating personnel to stay on top of industry best practices.

As a full-service sheet metal manufacturing company, projects range from ventilation and exhaust systems, dust collection and extraction systems, vent and fume hoods, to architectural wraps and cladding, tanks and pressure vessels, structural components, handrails, paint and spray booths, machine guarding, duct cleaning services, and custom fabrication.

Responsibilities

As a safety manager, your key responsibility will be to manage and enforce Poynter's safety program for the assigned project(s) by identifying, eliminating, and controlling hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage. By using and enforcing job-specific safety standards, best management practices, and Poynter's safety program, the safety manager shall ensure the safety of all persons and property on the job site resulting in an accident- and incident-free project.

Essential functions

• Conduct weekly toolbox safety meetings and document content and attendance.
• Conduct safety orientation for new employees.
• Advise project staff on site-specific safety issues and guidelines.
• Provide leadership on the project and build working relationships with project staff and subcontractor safety representatives to ensure proper compliance.
• Evaluate the need for safety training and make recommendations.
• Educate and advise project staff on safety guidelines and policies.
• Collaborate with foremen on means and methods for performing high-risk activities such as excavations, fall protection, and heavy equipment operation.
• Monitor lockout/tagout (LOTO) and pipe testing procedures.

Jobsite

• Enforce safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all state, federal, and local regulations (including OSHA), as well as Poynter company policies and owner/contractual requirements.
• Conduct daily and/or weekly job site inspections as appropriate or specified by the job.
• Attend owner meetings.
• Record observations from site inspections and complete required reports.
• Investigate, corroborate, and document all accidents, incidents, and near misses on the jobsite.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions based on policies, guidelines, and laws.
• Complete site walks at least three to four times per day.

Key attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership.
• Collaborator.
• Integrity.
• Organized and systematic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence.

What it takes

• Seven plus years of safety experience in construction or a similar industry.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods and OSHA standards.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Able to successfully solve difficult contract and contract-related technical problems requiring excellent judgment.
• Must want to be in the field, not behind a desk.
• Basic working knowledge of MS Office and Windows.

Benefits

Poynter offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work. Working at Poynter Sheet Metal, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match.
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Poynter.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank.