Safety Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and promotes a healthy and safe work environment.
• Oversees the implementation and maintenance of environmental health and safety management systems.
• Emphasizes accountability around safety policies and decisions.
• Aids in the development and implementation of divisional and corporate safety strategy across multiple locations.
• Ensures accurate and timely record keeping and document management.
• Leads the development, review and implementation of site emergency programs.
• Interfaces with regulatory and public sector agencies as appropriate.
• Leads, supports and guides facility safety committees.
• Conducts regular reviews with site leadership and prioritizes issues.
• Participates in industry and professional interest groups to stay current on best practices.
• Ensure all personnel are properly trained in both OSHA and Company required safety programs
• Assists line and staff management to understand OSHA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling OSHA compliance, inspections, and citation follow-up.
• Conduct regular plant safety audits, document all deviations and follow-up to ensure all required corrective actions are completed in a timely manner
• Assist line management by spending appropriate time on production floor to observe workforce for safe behaviors and immediately correct any deficiencies
• Investigate all injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel, identify root cause(s) to prevent recurrence, and notify plant management and corporate safety team of pertinent details
• Review plant accident statistics and make recommendations for performance improvement
• Establishes target areas and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives
• Keeps apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws and regulations likely to affect the plant
• Acts as plant liaison in dealing with government agencies on safety and health matters affecting the plant
• May be assigned other duties as required.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field required.
• 6 - 8 years' professional safety experience in manufacturing industry or construction required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) status preferred.
• This can be a physically demanding job that can require the ability to lift 40+ pounds, to grip, work over head, pull at chest height, bend, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, push, pull, reach, climb and carry various materials and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with external regulators and support multiple teams in order to consistently meet safety and production goals is required.
• Knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations and safety protocols required.
• Demonstrated ability to support and encourage staff, demonstrate empathy for others, to be trained, and take direction is required.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Flexible to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Not afraid to get dirty and handle tools/equipment daily.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required for this position