Region Safety Manager

Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life - from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply todayBoise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Region Safety Manager Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply todayResponsibilitiesResponsible for leading the development and implementation of safety programs to drive the region efforts to continuously improve the safety culture and results. Responsible for the successful development, implementation and/or administration of safety/accident prevention programs throughout the region. Actively works to train and support managers and supervisors in improving the safety culture. Leads region efforts to develop and maintain a safety culture to improve the safety and health of all employees. Defines processes to ensure continuous improvement in our safety performance. Develops the safety skill set of management and safety committee leaders in order to execute Division and Region safety initiatives. Provide interpretation and foster compliance with regulatory standards ensuring that all employees and management understand their requirements under OSHA law. Provides advice on safety and employee protection, and performs audits to ensure that organization and government standards are met. Actively works to implement business improvements to reduce workplace accidents and illnesses. Assists region management team in complying with Division and Region safety performance measures. Provides oversight, as necessary, of workers' compensation claims management, modified duty programs and early return to work for injured employees.QualificationsBasic Qualifications: College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function, plus a minimum of five (5) years experience in progressively responsible safety positions in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Must be able to develop effective relationships with appropriate audiences, i.e. government and legal agencies, all levels of region employees, and medical community. Individual must be focused on building positive strategic working relationships with a high level of drive, motivation and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs with a sense of immediacy. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem analysis skills and the ability to manage resources, and lead and motivate people.Preferred Qualifications: Certification by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or American Society of Safety Engineers preferred. Experience in the distribution and/or with building materials products. Multiple-site safety support experience is preferred.Location: This position supports multiple locations in a geographic regions. Location assignment will be determined by successful candidate's location and business needs.Our Benefits Medical + Dental + Vision Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA 401(k) Retirement Savings Annual Incentives Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr) Paid Parental Leave Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.