Location : Onsite in Luray, VA

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Takes the lead on site OSHA visits / contact.

Provide and / or coordinate site specific safety training / testing (e.g. incident investigation, new employee orientation, lockout / tagout, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, safety inspections, job safety analysis, audiometric testing ,LOTO etc.

as necessary and / or directed by Corporate Safety or Plant Management in order to address hazards and comply with relevant standards.

Work with site manufacturing engineering to conduct safety assessments of new or modified equipment / processes in accordance with the company Safety Assessment Procedure.

Participates with engineering in problem solving / resolution exercises.

• Create / customize detailed safety programs / procedures to meet site specific environment as needed and ensures availability of PPE.
• Conducts ergonomic assessments to identify risk factors and work with engineering to implement control measures to address identified ergonomic risk factors.
• Supports location assessments (e.g. audits, inspections, accident investigations, etc.); with site management and recommends & assists in the execution of corrective actions.

Trains auditors as needed.

Coordinate annual safety strategy development and tracking at the site level. Evaluate safety related data and conduct loss analysis to guide strategic direction / focus areas.

Coordinate with business unit in safety goals setting process to include leading and lagging indicators.

• Works with Disability Management and site Supervision in regard to administration of workers compensation and return to work processes.
• Leads cross functional teams and plant safety committee.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Masters degree preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of safety-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of government regulations concerning health, safety & the environment Knowledge of relevant equipment safety standards and hazard control measures.
• Strong interpersonal / communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Demonstrated customer-orientation and collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated ability to impact change through influence and coaching.

Last updated : 2024-04-26