Summary/ Objective:

The Safety Systems Specialist performs duties at the professional level in some or all of the following functional areas:

• Lead the organization’s Safety & Health Management System (SHMS),(e.g., ISO 45001).
• Work alongside and support team members in the safety department.
• Establish, verify, and promote safe and healthy working conditions.
• Identify and control safety hazards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Train groups and individuals on safety and security topics.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position is primarily a leadership, compliance, and technology role. This person typically will not have direct report(s) but may be assigned to supervise consultants or contractors.

Typical Duties / Responsibilities:

• Prompt, regular, and dependable attendance is essential.
• Lead the organization in implementation of the ISO 45001SHMS. Bring about teamwork and enthusiasm. Effectively communicate targets and status with team members and with management. Lead the organization to continuously improve our SHMS. Achieve continued certification in the SHMS.
• Assist in development and implementation of safety and security policies and procedures.
• Assist with management of on-site contractors.
• Assist with keeping various records including occupational injury records(OSHA 300 and 300A forms).
• Participate in developing department goals, budgets, and systems.
• Assist with the security program and practices. Help revise, as necessary.
• Serve in an on-call rotation with about ten team members for weekends and holidays. Support the Shift Supervisor by phone and report to the plant within an hour if needed when on-call.
• Assist in preparation of reports, budgets, and action plans. Implement action plans to achieve targets.
• Recommend innovative approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction of team members that the safety team supports.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Document compliance.
• Assist in coordinating community events (e.g., fund raising for local charities).
• Frequently interact with employees in their work areas.
• Function as the Safety Manager's designee in the manager’s absence.
• Additional assignments as deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related Safety experience in an industrial environment is necessary.
• A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or engineering is desired.
• A degree in another field or related experience may be acceptable.
• Experience with a Safety & Health Management System such as ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 or OSHA VPP STAR is highly desired.
• Strong computer software skills are essential.
• Education and experience in emergency response and security is highly desirable.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

My client is THE global technical and manufacturing leader in their multi-billion industry.

This position comes with:

• Competitive base salary with twice-annual salary appraisals/increases.
• Direct internal promotional opportunities.
• This position comes with FULL but LOW-COST medical, dental, and vision benefits and well as a strong 401K match.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person