Regional Safety Specialist

The Regional Safety Specialist will support the Regional Safety Manager in assisting and supporting the regional sites in performing safety training, safety policy / program development and performing Safety Management Systems Audits at the direction of the Regional Safety Manager.

They will also work with sites that are struggling to meet company initiatives (e.g., Behavioral Based Safety) and ensure that they are compliant with state and / or federal OSHA standards and requirements.

In addition, this position will help support the department's AOS Safety SharePoint site and Contractor Safety Program. What You'll Do :

• Assists with the implementation of safety and health programs and processes by presenting training and completing audits
• Develops, implements, and coordinates safety and health policies and procedures to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and the financial losses associated
• Reviews and evaluates various job activities and new processes for safety, health and environmental issues and makes recommendations to control or eliminate hazards
• Responds to and investigates reports of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; reviews recommendations and / or takes appropriate action in order to mitigate potential safety and health risk
• Assists in the development and updating of safety metrics and tracking safety and program performance What You'll Need :
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Supply Chain, Operations or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in Industrial Safety
• Demonstrated proficiency in understanding government regulation, safety and environmental compliance
• Strong overall computer skills required, (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, etc.)
• Must be able to travel up to 25%-35% of the time What Could Set You Apart :
• Must be comfortable working without direct supervision; and a demonstrated ability to secure resources cross functionally without daily oversight
• Strong organization and follow-through skills
• Certified OSHA 501 trainer is a plus
• Experience with transportation, warehouse or industrial refrigeration systems a plus
• Experience with Vector / Industry Safe Program is a plus Physical Requirements : The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• Requires frequent travel by automobile and airplane up to 75% of the time
• May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• Frequently carries loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools
• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions : must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others;

and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What We Offer : Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being.

When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world. The Company's good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $65,000 - $81,000 annually.

Rate may vary based on work location. Americold is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE / AA M / F / D / V DFW.