Safety ESH Specialist

Safety Specialist

Axel Plastics Research Laboratories (AXEL) is a U.S. based manufacturer of proprietary mold releases and process aid additives.  AXEL also provides formulated mold releases for decorative laminates, concrete, abrasives and other markets.

AXEL is a privately held company operating over 85 years in its third generation of family ownership and operation. The business is registered to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System.  Its products are fully compliant with REACH and major worldwide regulatory requirements. AXEL serves the global market through direct sales and a network of stocking distributors and technically trained representatives.

Position:           Safety Specialist

Location:          Monroe, CT

Job Type:          Full Time

Shift:                 Monday – Friday

Hours:              Flexible  Start between 6 - 9 AM to 2 - 5 PM

Job description:

The Safety Specialist will lead the company’s safety, environmental, and health policies and programs as well as managing their administration, implementation, and training. This person will provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training to promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all with OSHA, US EPA, federal, state, and local agency regulations and corporate policies.   This position will also be the company representative for the development, implementation, and training for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. This position reports to the Vice President of Operations. 

Job activities include:

·        Responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe and engaging workplace as a visible leader on the plant floor to ensure all employees, contractors and visitors are safe.

·        Lead the Site Safety Committee Meetings and Walk-throughs.

·        Monitor performance to improve safety culture and adherence to safety policies.

·        Manage and track all required employee training and associated recordkeeping for Safety (OSHA), Environmental (EPA/DEEP), ISO, and DOT.

·        Train employees on site specific safe practices and HAZOPER Operation Level II including development of training material and slides.

·        Manage the hazardous waste program ensuring compliance of satellite drums, storage area, monthly pickups, weekly inspections, and required training.

·        Conduct routine inspections and audits of site equipment, permits, processes, and programs.

·        Investigate incidents to identify root causes with recommended changes to prevent future events.

·        Track and implement corrective and preventative actions to improve worker safety including Production, Shipping, QC and R&D Labs, Office and Sales Teams.

·        Maintain compliance of health and safety regulation by reviewing, updating, and implementing the organization’s EHS policies and programs as related to OSHA and EPA/DEEP requirements.

·        Update, train and implement ISO 14001 and 45001 to achieve certification for new versions.

·        Manage PPE supply of glasses, gloves, respirators, cartridges, uniforms, etc.

Qualifications:

·        2-5 years of related experience in program management in an Environmental, Health and Safety capacity in a chemical manufacturing environment.

·        Prefer Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CSHM (Certified Safety and Health Manager), CSMP (Certified Safety Management Practitioner) certification or degree in occupational safety or related field.

·        Demonstrated passion for safety and environmental excellence.

·        Experience with OSHA and EPA compliance, root cause evaluation, incident management, standards and procedural development, auditing, and training.

·        Knowledge of US health and safety regulations and ISO Management Systems (OSHA, EPA, ISO14001 & 45001, NFPA etc.).

·        Knowledge of Forklifts, PPE, Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plan, LOTO, Hot Works, Respiratory Protection, HAZWOPER, Hazardous Chemicals and Wastes and other EHS Programs.

·        Knowledge of Job Hazard and Job Safety Analysis.

·        Experience developing and leading Safety Programs.

·        Strong organizational & planning skills.

·        Proficient with technology such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other standard computer applications.

·        Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (oral & written), able to interact with all levels in the organization to build rapport and establish credibility.

Benefits:

·        Company Revenue monthly bonus

·        Generous Annual bonus

·        Dental, Medical, and Supplemental Insurance plans are available

·        401K plan is available

·        Paid Vacation