Summary:
Mack is looking for a candidate to maintain, develop and implement regulatory, health and safety programs/policies. This will be in collaboration with management to ensure EHS compliance, employee engagement and continuous improvement to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent work place injuries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Develop, implement, and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in addition to Mack Molding EHS policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety legislation, ISO14001 ISO 45001 standards, and EPA regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, incidents, and regulatory permits.
- Drive continuous improvement for a safe work environment, engaging employees through safety committees and comprehensive orientation.
- Lead training and company adherence to safety investigation protocols in accordance with Mack Safety Programs. Utilize computer based tools to identify site trends and preventative measures to implement and maintain collaboration with employees, supervisors, and managers.
- Work with program managers to maintain, implement and enforce site safety programs, procedures, and regulatory training, addressing at-risk areas and conducting safety audits/inspections.
- Lead safety investigations, analyze trends, and collaborate with leadership on prevention measures.
- Work with Company Nurse and HR Director on site safety metrics, accident trends, and ensure timely reporting of Vermont Worker's Compensation claims.
- Manage/oversee hazardous waste operations and programs for all Mack North sites.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and direct assistance to ensure site compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, guidelines, and permit requirements.
- Maintain, update and manage the SDS program.
- Ensure Contractor safety compliance
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Capable of self-management to meet targets & defines action plans for self and others. Does not allow issues to drift and acts as a "completer finisher" inside the organization.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully using techniques such as 5Why Analysis in cross functional teams / groups to deliver permanent corrective actions to operational safety issues, using reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Displays an open communication style at all levels of the organization, demonstrating the ability to listen to others' views in the EHS topic area. Capable of segmenting difficult concepts into small concepts to secure understanding of all in the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint; experience in safety and environmental training.
- Displays effective influencing & persuasion skills at all levels of an organization from shop floor to senior management level.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 5-7 years Safety management experience, at least 5 years' experience in the manufacturing industry. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field. HAZWOPER, RCRA, & DOT
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Three to five years' experience with ERP systems required, preferably with MAPICS software.