Job Summary

The position is responsible for promoting a safe working environment in all Company facilities by ensuring compliance with all OSHA and Cal-OSHA guidelines, and by maintaining the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP). The Safety and Training Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing and overseeing our safety program for our 24-hour operation.

• The Safety and Training Specialist will focus on our safety and training program, and workers compensation (WC) administration. The position will also coordinate our Department Leadership Training series and is highly engaged with production personnel in the manufacturing and operational areas.

Job Functions

• Develops the Safety vision and action plans for all Company facilities, including culture change for safety programs.
• Works cross functionally with all departments to ensure safety compliance.
• Enforces safety work practices and investigates workplace accidents.
• Responds and provides guidance and assistance for all emergency situations.
• Develops and coordinates a job safety program.
• Maintains the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) System.
• Develops and maintains the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), accident and training records and updates regulatory logs.
• Coordinates workers compensation benefits and incident tracking with provider and acts as main liaison for all OSHA related compliance and investigatory issues.
• Maintains, creates, communicates, and enforces compliance with safety-related policies and procedures.
• Identifies safety issues and recommends appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions for safety-related infractions.
• Determines the need for new safety-related policies and procedures that may include writing, editing, and updating policy and procedure documents, handbooks, and posters.
• Frequently performs safety inspections in all job site locations, offices, and company vehicles.
• Ensures all contractors, vendors, and customers comply with the Company Safety policies.
• Administers the Safety Shoe Wear program, Safety Eyewear program, Personal Productive Equipment program and security door access process.
• Administers annual required trainings, including but not limited to ammonia, first aid/CPR, forklift, hearing, respiratory protection, etc.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Training

• Assist with safety meetings, provides training for the health and safety of all employees on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly schedule for a wide range of safety-related topics.
• Assures all training programs comply with Company policy as well as local, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensures all employees are properly trained regarding Company specific and OSHA safety requirements.
• Coordinates Leadership and Department specific training.

Workers’ Compensation

• Administers and maintains WC files and processes WC claims to carrier timely.
• Works directly with injured workers (IW) as part of the interactive process, with supervisors, providers, and carriers to provide the best care and a successful return to work process for the IW.
• Ensures WC filing and reporting are within regulatory compliance.
• Provides data analytics related to incidents and WC trends including near misses, recordable injuries, first aid, medical only, etc.
• Administers the return-to-work program and works directly with the IW and management to ensure the interactive process is being followed.

Job Qualifications

• Fluency in English/Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Develop and deliver presentations on compliance topics to plant management, employees, plant staff, and public groups when requested.
• Develop and lead training sessions, coach and mentor staff, exercise logic and reason using fact-based decision making.
• Strong time management, training, and organizational development skills.
• Strong mathematical and Microsoft Office skills – Outlook, Word, and advanced Excel.
• Proven track record in a safety management role with a minimum of four to six years of experience managing and administering safety and workers compensation programs.
• Experience collaborating and supporting continuous improvement programs and Lean Manufacturing practices in environmental health and safety is highly desired.
• Experience in a lead role managing safety culture change initiatives and safety programs.
• Working knowledge of government regulations. • Interpret regulatory requirements (federal, state, and local) and apply them to the workplace. Analyze data, write, and submit reports. Maintain Safety and WC compliance software systems and utilize data to drive continuous improvement.
• Supervision experience with non-exempt employees.

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Company Standard Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with Company staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of the position.
• Ability to readily adapt to changing priorities and take direction from more than one staff member.
• Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately complete tasks within established times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines and ensure. that work is accomplished in the time frame required.
• Ability to be highly organized and provide careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise individual initiative and discretion in confidential matters and to respect. confidential matters.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to pass a background check, physical, and drug screen.

All Employees Are Expected To

• Comply with all Company safety requirements.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Upon meeting eligibility requirements, the Company offers the following: health insurance coverage, LTD, 401(k) profit share contributions, paid sick leave, paid vacation leave, and eight (8) paid holidays per year. Eligible employees may also make 401(k) elective deferral contributions and may elect a co-pay plan for health insurance coverage for eligible dependents.

Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

S. Martinelli & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Pay range: $72,000 /yr. to $90,000/yr.