Senior Manager Safety Processes - Atlanta, GA

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Date:May 26, 2023

Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30309

Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

Requisition 35989 : B5 Senior Manager Safety Processes - Atlanta, Ga

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Job Description

Primary Purpose:

The Senior Manager Safety Processes will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety policies and procedures within the organization. This role requires a passion for root cause analysis and process improvement. A thorough understanding is eventually needed regarding FRA regulatory compliance, industry standards, and best practices.

Principal Duties:

• Develops, delivers, and tracks participation in safety training programs educating employees on safe working practices, appropriate equipment operation, and proper procedures

• Investigates incidents or accidents, gathers and analyzes statistics, and makes recommendations for improvements

• Develop and implement training programs to educate employees on safety processes

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated into all aspects of Operations

• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders to stay up-to-date on railroad industry trends and regulatory changes

• Manage a team of safety professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure the successful execution of safety processes

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level: 5 - 8 years

Preferred Level: 8+ years

Education:

Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Majors:

• Business - Transportation Operations / Logistics

• Engineering - Industrial Engineering

• Occupational Health and Safety

Licenses / Certifications:

Required: None

Preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Technical Skills:

• MS Excel/Spreadsheets

• MS Powerpoint/Presentations

• MS Project

• MS Visio

• NS Enterprise Systems

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking

• Communication Skills

• Decision Making

• Problem Solving

Work Conditions

Environment: Field/Office

Shift Work: Yes

On-Call: Yes

Weekend Work: Yes

Travel Required: OVER 10 Days per Month

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.