Summary:

The Plant Safety Manager will be a leader that continues promoting a culture where Safety is a core value. The Plant Safety Manager will coach, mentor, facilitate, embrace, and extend the existing strong Safety program. The Safety Manager will be known as the go-to safety resource for a 24/7 light manufacturing operation. This is a “high impact” opportunity that will require large amounts of daily hands-on work in a high-volume production setting. You will be expected to have a presence and be well-known on every shift. It will be critical to have a professional, and approachable, demeanor that allows successful communication across all levels in the organization.

Hours will vary Monday-Friday with occasional weekend work.

In This Position, You'll Have the Opportunity To:

• Provide EHS leadership and support to the manufacturing and distributions teams 24/7.
• Continuously work towards improving the EHS management system.
• Establish strategies and programs to proactively identify facility EHS hazards and risks then develop plans to eliminate or control.
• Develop and deploy standard safe work practices and procedures as appropriate.
• Lead initiatives to reduce ergonomic-related injuries and illnesses.
• Conduct EHS audits; audit compliance to Keter policies and procedures and regulatory requirements; evaluate effectiveness of EHS programs and make improvements.
• Partner with Human Resources to coordinate case management.
• Correct and track EHS related audit action plans to ensure timely completion
• Collect, analyze, and respond to EHS data, reporting metrics and findings to the business.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and other functions to support plant programs and goals.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools to track and improve processes.
• Develop and use various teaching methods to train employees the value of Safety and injury prevention.

What you need to Succeed in This Position

• Ability to foster positive relationships with production employees, peers, manufacturing management, and other levels within the organization.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills, and use of Microsoft Office.
• Chair Safety FMEA and Safety Committees.
• Become authorized to operate and train on equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and boom lifts.
• Be confident and comfortable communicating to large groups of employees using different media.
• Perform internal Safety audits to evaluate the plant’s compliance and risk.
• Create and implement Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to reduce hazards and risks.
• Assist in developing, improving, implementing, updating, managing, training, and maintaining safety programs such as: HAZCOM, LOTO-TO, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, Powered Industrial Truck, Crane, Fall Prevention, Emergency Response, and others.
• In-depth working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Regulations and how to apply it to prevent injuries.
• Knowledge of applicable ANSI standards, NFPA 70E & 101: Life Safety Code, OSHA’s General Industry Standard 29CFR1910, as they apply to the operations.
• Lead by example, offer a high degree of initiative, judgment, and ability to make good decisions.
• Excellent team-based leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Conduct safety and health walk-through inspections.
• Coordinate and conduct root cause corrective action (RCCA) for incidents and near misses.
• Ensure contractors comply with company safety regulations.
• Maintain the Safety Communication board.
• Be proactive and assertive to correct unsafe behavior, processes, or equipment before injuries occur.
• Use the existing company Safety Management System
• Drive the BBS audit process and track results. Make changes as behaviors improve
• Attend daily Operations meetings to communicate safety matters to all levels of the organization.
• Occasional North America travel to other Keter sites will be necessary
• Prepare the plant’s Safety Program to comply with OSHA’s VPP requirements, or similar state safety improvement program.
• Continuously work towards self-improvement.
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Occupational or Environmental Health and Safety, with 6 years leadership experience.
• OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer.
• CSP, STS, SMS, OHST, or similar, knowledge validation.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and RCCA tools is important and desired.