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Director - Safety & Workers Compensation
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Reading, PA (In Person)
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Director
- Safety & Workers Compensation
- Full Time Penske
- Reading, PA Posted on 06/05/26 (
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PAe8kFeVOS)Position Summary:
The Director of Safety & Workers' Compensation provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all safety programs and workers'pensation initiatives across theanization. This role provides expert guidance to leaders and associates, developing training and safety awareness programs, implementing and monitoring safety strategies and practices to ensurepliance with federal, state and local law.Major Responsibilities:
Safety Program Leadership Develop, implement and maintainprehensive safety standards, policies and prores aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Lead safety training,cation andmunications initiatives to foster a culture of safety across all levels of the PTLanization. This includes thepany's drug and alcohol policy. Monitor safety performance metrics, conduct risk assessments, random drug and alcohol testing process, and drive continuous improvement to ce incidents and injuries. Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. Stay current with DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, CVOR and other relevant safety regulations, ensuringpanypliance. Workers Compensation Management Oversee the administration of workers'pensation claims, including injury reporting, case management and claims resolution. Manage relationships with third-party administrators (TPAs), medical providers, and insurers to ensure timely and appropriate claim handling. Lead return-to-work program and amodations to support injured associates' safe and timely reintegration, in partnership with the leave and amodation team. Analyze claims trends and costs, rmending strategies to ce claims frequency and severity. Ensurepliance with state and federal workers'pensation laws and reporting requirements. Associate experience and collaboration Serve as primary business-facing leader for safety and workers'pensation programs, promoting transparency and responsiveness. Collaborate with HR, Maintenance, Operations, Legal, Finance, Facilities, Environmental, Rental and Legal teams to align policies and support associate well-being. Communicate effectively throughout the business regarding safety initiatives, claims status and regulatory updates. Other projects and tasks as assignedQualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in safety management, risk management, business, HR or related fields. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum 10+ years of experience in occupational safety, workerspensation, or risk management Minimum 5+ years of people leadership experience In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and other relevant federal, state, and local safety regulations Understanding of safety management systems, hazard identification, and risk mitigation strategies Comprehensive knowledge of workers'pensation laws, claim processes, andpliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions Knowledge of best practices for developing and delivering effective safety training and associate engagement programs Ability to analyze safety and claims data to identify trends, measure performance, and inform strategic decisions Experience managing relationships with TPAs, medical providers, safety consultants, and other vendors Expertise in navigatingplex regulatory environments and ensuringanizationalpliance Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required scle, work at the specific location required,plete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment,cation, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read;municate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.