Health & Safety Manager (38299)

Health and Safety Manager/NC Site

Location - Newton, North Carolina

Summary/Objective

Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, the Health & Safety Manager develops procedures and designs systems to prevent people from getting sick or injured and to keep property from being damaged. The Health & Safety Manager also combines knowledge of systems engineering and of health or safety to make sure that chemicals, machinery, software, furniture, and consumer products will not cause harm to people or buildings.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

• Manages confidential information in a professional manner.
• Reviews plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to make sure they meet safety requirements.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of various industrial control mechanisms.
• Ensures that the Company’s facilities comply with health and safety regulations, especially after an inspection that requires changes.
• Installs safety devices on machinery or oversees the installation of these devices.
• Identifies and corrects potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to assist in the reduction of injury / illness rates; completes hazard assessments on a semi-annual basis (or as often as needed).
• Develops and maintains job physical assessments.
• Conducts severe weather and fire drills.
• Assists with performing safety audits.
• Liaises closely with the Lead Health & Safety Engineer to manage issues relating to the facilities service provision, waste disposal, buildings, fire safety equipment, electrical testing, and safety audit non-compliances.
• Reviews and records checks on all fire exits, fire equipment, and fire signs; reviews relevant safety signage throughout the Company’s facilities.
• Stays abreast of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulatory agencies.
• Conducts and completes post-accident / injury investigations; oversees the “light duty” “back to work” program.
• Develops/conducts/organizes training on all safety and environmental issues; conducts safety training for all new hires as part of the onboarding process.
• Assists the Plant Manager with all functions of the Safety Committee, and oversees the Emergency Response Team; serves as the Project Manager for annual Health & Safety Fair.
• Maintains the Company’s safety policies and procedure manual; reviews employee safety programs continuously and recommends improvements (when needed) to ensure policies remain accurate and up-to-date.
• Develops and maintains employee incentives for increased aware of safety and environmental issues.
• Conducts the following administrative functions:
• Makes entries on the OSHA 300 log as necessary
• Completes a monthly report on the illness/injury rate, impact and reduction/increase, and corrective action taken to date.
• Develops and maintains training documentation for the organization/Company.
• Experience in Manufacturing environment, Health and Safety
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Competencies and Qualifications :

• Leadership : Ability to motivate, lead and mentor team members with self-confidence to drive organizational change.
• Decision Making : Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance in a face paced environment.
• Direction Setting : Possesses strong project management and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Customer Focus : Possesses excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with other key decision makers in the Company.
• Execution : Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely.
• Innovation : Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions.
• Analytical : Ability to approach troubleshooting, project development and business performance analytically.
• Dependability : Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Required- Manufacturing Health and Safety Management experience