Assistant Manager of Corporate Safety - Georgia Ports : Job Details

JOB INFORMATION:

Job Title:???Assistant Manager of Corporate Safety

Location(s): ?Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status: ?Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Safety is the first value of Georgia Ports and the company strives to ensure Port employees and customers have a safe and efficient environment to work in. Under the supervision of the Corporate Safety Manager, the Corporate Safety Assistant Manager, is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and management of GPA's safety standards, policies, programs and culture. Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

JOB DUTIES:

* Produce content for safety communications to include weekly messaging, video messaging, pre-shift safety talks, and other content as directed.

* Conduct compliance audits on all operations and maintenance functions to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, as well as Environmental Health and Safety organizations including the United States Coast Guard, Port Safety, and Department of Transportation.

* Assist in centrally tracking all identified hazards and audit deficiencies with proposed control measures until each task is implemented and completed.

* Assist in centrally tracking behavioral-based safety observations and identifying behavioral trends with proposed control measures.

* Assist in investigations of accidents to determine causation and develop preventative measures. Lead Risk Assessment, Root Cause, and Near-Miss investigations and direct corrective actions.

* Assist in coordinating post-mishap recertification training and maintain the GPA incident summary and retraining log.

* Assist in safety training and orientation for management and employees as required.

* Assist in mentoring and guiding GPA's departmental safety management representatives.

* Actively participate in industry-related safety committees to cultivate safety improvement in Georgia's deep-water facilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of the marine terminal operations and freight transportation safety regulatory bodies.Must have the ability to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive tactical and strategic safety program.Ability to supervise and coordinate projects required.Ability to work independently and prepare staff-level recommendations and/or presentations required.Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with the GPA staff on all levels as well as customers and the public required.Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to exercise positive leadership with people required.Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint desired.

Experience

3+ years of related work experience Preferred Prior management experience Preferred

Education

Preferred Four-year college degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field

Licenses & Certifications

TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential RequiredDriver's License - Valid state driver's license Required

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 6/28/2023

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