Job Description

SUMMARY

As a Safety Manager you must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards, as well as be able to discover opportunities for improving conditions and execute various safety programs. The ability to communicate guidelines to a multidisciplinary workforce is essential. Responsible for in house checks on door inspection/maintenance program, plant equipment safety, safety committee meetings and monthly walkthroughs. Develop and maintain safety inspection logs, write work orders to ensure that issues are corrected. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety meetings with shift employees and management personnel
• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover root cause analysis
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics
• Maintain fire extinguisher inspections and assure all are updated and working
• Maintain eyewash station inspections and assure all are in working condition to code.
• Perform monthly Ladder inspections with writing of a CAR report and follow up of all findings to assure completion.
• Maintain a monthly check for all Forklifts, and pallet jacks for PM checks and Cleaning.
• Inspection of all emergency lighting to ensure all lighting is functional and writing a CAR report along with follow-up on all findings
• Responsible for the Forklift, Sky Jack, and Pallet Jack training within the facility.
• Collaborates with HR on OSHA 300, 300A and 301 Logs to ensure accurate information is being reported
• Trend all work related accidents and complete a CAR.
• Ensures that the work area is clean and organized at all times.
• Promotes Company EEO policies, and other AAP and local work policies
• May be required to perform other duties not listed within the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience & certification in Safety Management or relevant field s preferred
• OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 Certified
• CSP Certification/Industrial Hygiene Certification Required
• Experience in risk assessment, operations management, and quality control
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations
• Proven experience as safety manager with one year working in related manufacturing areas.
• Must possess and maintain a valid license to train and operate forklift equipment
• Good communication skills; - Speech and hearing abilities that allow the individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English, and/or another language if required. Ability to generate written communication and operate required office equipment. Ability to read, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Ability to wear and use approved, applicable safety equipment, as needed.
• Industry-specific knowledge, skills & abilities needed
• Operate and understand the functionality of safety on manufacturing equipment.
• Specialty and Job-Related knowledge, skills & abilities needed.
• Sensory - Ability to distinguish color coded equipment, containers, label, signs, etc.
• Communication skills - abilities are essential
• Leadership experience needed
• Team Dynamics – Empowerment, Collaboration, Motivation, and Enthusiasm
• Setting and Achieving Goals in a High Performance Work Environment - Self-motivated and high performance oriented
• Interpersonal knowledge, skills & abilities needed
• Written and Oral Communication – strong;
• Reasoning Skills – Apply common sense understanding, to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations
• Technical
• Ability to be conscious of surrounding area and multifunctional if needed.
• Train all team members on accident prevention and proper use of PPE requirements to use it successfully on the job.
• Other Essential Elements not listed above include:
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines

COMPENSATION : $55,000 - $85,000/yr.

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