Risk Manager

Daifuku North America Holding Company (daifuku.com/us/), a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The company is currently seeking an Risk Manager.

The Company is currently seeking an  Risk Manager. The Risk Manager is responsible for design and oversight of the organization's risk management program and will play an integral role with respect to insurance and other risk strategies. The Risk Manager will be responsible for analyzing corporate risk and developing company strategies to minimize and manage risk exposure, and for leading the identification, measurement, and management of company-ride risk, as well as communicating risk-related issues to key stakeholders/executive leadership. The position will oversee the development of a compliance risk management program to assess, prioritize, and manage risk.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement standards, processes, programs, and best practices related to risk management.
• Identify potential risk exposures, recommend solutions, implement approved programs, promote loss prevention and update and monitor compliance.
• Establish acceptable levels and types of risk to be managed through the Company’s global insurance program.
• Manage successful relations with brokers, underwriters, and other external insurance vendors, including the implementation of the company’s insurance program.

• Manage the analysis of insurance needs of the company to provide optimum coverage, costs, and claim settlements.
• Prepare policy renewals and applications.
• Collect, classify, and analyze risk-related data from multiple sources such as audits, claims, renewals, and financial reporting.
• Implement processes that identify risk exposure and classify, measure, and manage insurable risks.
• Make recommendations to management as to insurance strategies.
• Administer any self-insured plans that may be implemented in the future.

• Develop relationships with key business stakeholders to understand processes and proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation actions.
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of an effective compliance communication and training program.
• Analyze current risks and identify potential risks affecting the Company.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and manage risks associated with their activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to risk management.
• Stay current with emerging trends and developments in risk management.
• Collaborate with the Legal Department and others on claims management.
• Perform duties consistent with the company’s EEO goals and policies.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned.

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of regulatory, compliance and risk related matters.
• Superior project management skills and attention to detail.
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills and time management skills.

Skills & Abilities

• Time Management — Managing one's own time.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Verbal and Written Expression and Recognition — The ability to listen to, understand and communicate information and ideas presented through spoken or written words and sentences.
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, and advise accordingly.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
•  5+ years progressively responsible risk management experience, including insurance risk management.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge and experience using risk management software

Demonstrated Physical Abilities

Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence. 

Daifuku North America is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.

Daifuku North America offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.

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