Safety Coordinator PA

Summary

The Safety Coordinator will support the efforts of the Safety Department to ensure compliance with regulatory
and company safety standards. This position will support the efforts to promote a secure environment for all
Ashley employees and Ashley property. This position will meet with Ashley employees to address safety related
issues and conduct safety investigations; maintain safety & training programs and records; develop and
facilitate training programs; conduct safety audits. The Safety Coordinator will communicate regularly and work
with the Worker’s Compensation Department to review and investigate work-related injury claims.

• Scope:
  Plant/Retail
  Locations: All Ashley Locations
  Staff: None
  Expense Budget: None
• Complexity:
  Sets precedent within limits and/or administers operating rules and procedures under
  management guidance; performs intermediate troubleshooting or analysis; problems
  require interpretation of data using generally prescribed procedures; frequent
  interaction to provide detailed procedural explanations or technical responses and/or
  occasional contact to negotiate basic agreements.
• Primary Job Functions:
  This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.
  1. Comply with all regulatory standards: update Company safety policies and procedures according to
  regulatory updates to ensure compliance, advise management regarding regulatory issues, support the
  abatement of discovered regulatory violations, conduct monthly supervisor safety training, review video
  and /or photos for possible captured regulatory violations, and conduct new employee orientation
  sessions.
  2. Manage day-to day safety related issues: investigate accidents, review employee injuries, and assign
  individuals to follow up, train staff on new policies and procedures and educate internal staff about all
  health, safety and security laws, regulations, procedures, etc.
  3. Ensure positive employee and internal customer relations by meeting with employees regarding safety
  issues, resolving employee complaints, abatements and issue follow-up and address safety concerns.
  4. Assist injured employees by evaluating injuries, bandaging injuries and transporting injured employees
  to medical facility when necessary.
  5. Collaborate with the Worker’s Compensation department by reviewing and investigating injuries and
  their cause, and meeting regularly to review injuries.
  Job Title: SAFETY COORDINATOR
  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and
  responsibilities as the need arises. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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  6. Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
  Secondary Job Functions
  This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.
  1. Maintain reliable attendance.
  2. Actively participate in departmental meetings, training, and education. Assist with training other
  employees and providing backup.
  3. Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
  Job Qualifications
  Education: • Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field or
  equivalent work experience, Required
  Experience: • 6 months’ experience in manufacturing health & safety, Required
• Licenses or Certifications: First Aid, CPR and AED certification or the ability to obtain with 6 months, and Drivers License
• Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities
  • OSHA laws and regulations
  • Worker’s Compensation laws (State applicable)
  • Accident investigation
  • Safety audit programs for manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools
  • Record Management
  • Read and interpret government regulations, rules, and laws
  • Effective facilitation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solve and make decisions especially in a fast-paced, high pressure
  environment
  • Proficient computer skills, specifically Excel, Outlook and internet
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
  • Respond professionally in situations with employee and vendor issues or inquiries
  Schedule Expectations
  1. Moderate domestic travel
  2. Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
• Job Competencies
  1. Ethics and values
  2. Integrity and trust