Safety Manager

Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthestics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals.

What we offer

• Medical coverage with BCBS.
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Principal.
• As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield. These plans are voluntary and premiums are paid 100% by the employee thru payroll deduction.
• After you have worked for Agru America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full-time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service, and 10 years of service.
• The 1st of the month following your 90th day of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered thru John Hancock.

.Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate, based on role and business need

• Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager is responsible for the continuous development of safety policies and procedures and ensures successful implementation of such at all Agru America manufacturing locations. The Safety Manager is ultimately responsible for continuously maintaining an effective workplace safety program and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and provides regular certification/training to new and current employees on safety topics to include but not limited to: first aid, AED, CPR, blood borne pathogens, the operation of powered industrial trucks, the proper use of and handling of chemicals and hazardous waste, lock out tag out, fire extinguisher/ fire drill and other safety topic applicable to their specific job responsibilities/ manufacturing location.
• Ensures monthly training topics are covered as well as required annual refresher trainings.
• Regularly conducts and/or coordinates on-site safety reviews/audits and job safety analysis at all locations to ensure compliance with safe working operations as specified and required by OSHA and company policy and procedure.
• Follows up with plant management to ensure proper corrections are made on a timely basis in order to avoid potential OSHA penalties and to keep employees safe.
• Continuously maintains accurate company safety manual and OSHA administrative paperwork to include training logs, OSHA 300 logs, OSHA postings and other information as required.
• Develops and maintains an aggressive accident investigation program to include but not limited to: immediate detailed on-site investigation of all accidents, identification of root causes, developing effective programs to prevent reoccurrence, as well as company-wide communication and education on same.
• Conducts ongoing analyses of accident trends for the development and implementation of strategies to effectively resolve actual or perceived Safety issues.
• Oversees regular monthly meetings and activities for the safety committee at each facility.
• Hosts monthly safety review meeting with all plant managers to ensure communication and collaboration on safety initiatives between locations.
• Monitors and ensures that current proper personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for each facility are in place and that employees are following this protocol. Promptly and professionally advises employees who are not utilizing their required PPE to do so and follows up with their supervisor.
• Develops and maintains company emergency preparedness plan and collaborates with community organizations (hospital, fire department, etc.), to establish necessary protocols.
• Collaborates with upper management in the event of an emergency and chairs emergency communication to managers for chain of command communication thereafter. Following an emergency, collaborates with company leaders to review and make necessary changes for the future.
• Works collaboratively with all of Agru America business segments and administrative offices to improve operational efficiencies and reduce health and Safety related risks/costs.
• Continuously maintains knowledge of industry safety requirements and training requirements and keeps management abreast of changes and trends.
• Attends safety related conferences and industry organization meetings and represents Company with professionalism and diligence.
• Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to troubleshoot and multitask.
• High attention to detail and is willing to learn.
• Team player who is reliable and trustworthy.
• Ability to multitask in a busy work environment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups.
• Ability to exercise discretion amongst employees.
• Continuously maintains a very strong knowledge of manufacturing safety, OSHA and blood borne pathogen requirements.
• Must be able to remain calm and keep composure especially in high stress situations where blood or major bodily injuries could be a factor.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Maintains active First Aid, AED and CPR, forklift/ industrial truck/overhead instructor and OSHA 30 certifications.
• Microsoft office Suite, required.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma / GED, required.
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in employee health and safety, industrial safety or other related area. Degree in Occupational Safety preferred.
• 3-5 years’ safety experience and/or training in an industrial/distribution environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA regulations, hazard identification and corrections, environmental regulations, and workers compensation.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment as a machine operator, utilizing cranes/ industrial lift trucks and/or maintaining equipment, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing and grasping.
• Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment