Job purpose

The Safety Manager administers the employee and company safety program, security program, and coordinates with other personnel and outside providers to ensure compliance. This is a full time, direct hire, 1st shift opportunity.

Essential Functions:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

·       Coordinates with Human Resources to maintain the Worker’s Compensation program as it relates to injured employees, restrictions and follow up appointments.

·       Work with medical providers to ensure proper care and facilitate employees’ return to work.

·       Maintain injury records on an internal incident log and the OSHA 300 Log.

·       Work with managers to accommodate employees on restricted duty.

·       Receive and record all accident reports.

·       Investigate incident and accident reports.

·       Assist in determining corrective actions to address risks and prevent injuries.

·       Coordinates outside providers for additional services such as audiograms and compliance training.

·       Maintain OSHA 300 log by division for annual posting and other reporting.

·       Coordinate all aspects of safety and OSHA training programs for compliance.

·       Observe plant operations and make recommendations for additional safety training programs.

·       Conduct regular safety and security audits.

·       Coordinate / monitor First Responder program.

·       Works with vendors to evaluate current programs/offerings and determine if there are better options.

·       Work with safety committees to achieve pre-determined goals and objectives.

·       Reviews, communicates and enforces all safety programs and policies.

·       Executes assigned tasks for safety program compliance or improvement set forth by their Manager.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent work experience.

·       Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements.  OSHA Certificates desired.

·       Minimum of three years’ practical experience in safety position, preferably in an industrial setting.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·       Proven leadership skills.

·       Organizational/prioritization skills required computer familiarity is required.

·       Self-motivating and goal setting.

·       Must be able to speak, read and write English; Bilingual a plus

Abilities

• Maintain respectful communication with coworkers at all levels within the organization.


• Ability to problem- solve.


• Ability to determine root cause and diligently apply corrective action. 


• Ability to read and write English


• Basic math skills.