Safety Manager

Company: Herc Rentals
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Company: Herc Rentals Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $2.7 billion as of September 30, 2022. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 350 locations and has approximately 6,600 employees in North America.We serve a diverse group of customers in a wide array of industries. We support professional con-tractors in construction and remediation. Our industrial customers include large industrial plants, re---neries and petrochemical operations, automotive and aerospace manufacturers. We support government and infrastructure projects at the municipal, state and federal level. And, we continue to expand our services for customers in commercial and retail, healthcare, hospitality, recreation, and entertainment and special events.Short Description Primarily responsible for providing effective safety management services for all Region and Field employees by utilizing workplace safety problem solving and relationship skills. Proactively applies knowledge of safety regulations/standards as well as policies and procedures, and knowledge of company products and services. Has demonstrated the ability/ potential to operate at current and higher levels Selling safety at Regional Leader (RVP, DM) level Analysis, Trending and Actioning data Presentation skills at Regional Leader level Ability to serve as primary Business Partner for Regional Leader(s) (RVP, DM) Responsibilities Assists the region at all levels with preparation and delivery of formal and informal safety training to Herc Rentals -employees and customers at customer locations as needed. Conducts/Coordinates Location Annual Safety Audits, prepares detailed reports, assists location management with corrective action plan development and conducts follow-up actions until complete. Evaluates and conducts incident investigations, and corrective actions. Liaison as necessary with other internal departments or external organizations/relevant -authorities, and assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions. -Assists in the safety requirements at location startups. Develops personal and professional skills and capabilities through on-going training, as provided by the company or elsewhere such as meetings, conferences, seminars as determined by the Safety Department. Manage the health and safety regulatory programs in assigned geography to include; compliance counseling; participation in the assessment of site health & safety management, compliance and injury reduction programs; and best practice sharing. Track, report, benchmark and trend safety data; conduct root cause and other analysis to reduce incidents; establish metrics and report results to management monthly and provide appropriate feedback and results to senior management. RequirementsProfessional Experience Formal Root Cause Analysis training preferred Knowledge of safety, environmental and transportation laws and regulations, and procedures Process Improvement methodologies Project Management 5 years' experience in a Safety role (primary) Educational Background Associates degree in Safety or related field required Bachelor's degree in safety or related field strongly preferred Conditions of Employment Professional Certification required from a recognized certifying agency (BCSP, IHMM, ABIH, etc. or equivalent) Skills

• A strong team player, experience with high performance teams
• Ability to travel
• Commitment to company values
• Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong Customer Orientation Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following. Keeping you healthy Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Life and disability insurance Flex spending and health savings accounts Virtual Health Visits 24 Hour Nurse Line 401(k) plan with company match Employee Stock Purchase Program Life & Work Harmony Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days) Paid parental leave. Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Mechanic Tool reimbursement of up to $300 per year Auto & Home Insurance Discounts Protecting You & Your Family Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Company Paid Disability Insurance Supplemental Disability Insurance Group Legal Plan Critical Illness Insurance Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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