What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Safety Manager position at Carpenter Co.?
Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!
Carpenter Co. has a great opportunity available for a Health and Safety Manager located at our manufacturing facility in Temple, TX. This position is responsible for ensuring that all employees in the division comply with health and safety laws. You will also be responsible for administering and establishing policies that will create and maintain a safe workplace, and attend to, investigate, and manage all occupational injuries and illnesses in conjunction with the company's Worker's Compensation insurance carrier. As Safety Manager you must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards. You will also be able to discover opportunities for improving conditions and execute various safety programs. The ability to communicate guidelines to a multidisciplinary workforce is essential. The goal is to ensure the workplace meets all legal expectations and actively supports occupational health and safety for the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
- Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
- Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
- Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
- Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
- Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
- Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
- Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
- Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
Job Snapshot:
Hours: Typically 8 AM to 5 PM plus flexibility/overtime to support a 24 hour operation
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing, Chemical, Consumer Products
Required Travel: Infrequent overnight travel, occasional local travel
Skills/ Requirements
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience as Safety Manager or related position, minimum 3-5 years
- Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
- Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
- Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
- Excellent organizational and motivational skills
- Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
- BS/BA in safety/health management or relevant field
- Valid qualification in occupational health and safety
- Prior experience managing Worker's Compensation claims is preferred
- Functional knowledge of Federal and State Safety/Health Laws, (ie OSHA)
Important Notes
Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.
Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.
Our benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation time
Paid Holidays (9)
Profit Sharing Plan (based upon eligibility)
Employee Savings & Investment Plan
Flexible Spending Plan(s)
Experience
Required- 2 - 5 years: Safety/Health Experience in manufacturing environment
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Health Services Administration or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer
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