What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager Plant Admin 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 Safety Manager located at our Conover, NC manufacturing plant.
Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The Safety Manager will be expected to work with plant and branch management, supervisors, and employees at all four local Carpenter facilities.
Job Responsibilities:
This position will plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of some engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions.
- Become familiar with production processes at all local facilities.
Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical and work hazards.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures and administer worker’s compensation program accordingly.
Report or review findings from accident investigations and facilities inspections.
Train employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents. Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local legislation and codes governing safety.
Interfaces with regulatory agencies, committee members and institutional staff to formulate corrective actions.
Ensures personnel training and corrective action follow-up is completed.
Develops and implements accident investigation, data analysis, and recurrence prevention programs and procedures.
Conducts on-site reviews and audits of operations and facilities.
Directs industrial hygiene, occupational and general safety programs to ensure a safe environment and comply with safety standards.
Responds and provides assistance to all emergency situations.
Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.
Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle work-related injuries and make needed changes.
Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
Keep accurate records for OSHA compliance.
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupation Health and Safety preferred, or equivalent work experience Business, Chemical, Engineering or Manufacturing/Industrial field required
- 2-3 years’ experience in safety or an equivalent combination sufficient to perform essential functions of this position.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Willingness to work as a team member in a “hands-on" production environment
Job Snapshot:
Hours: Typically, Monday-Friday 8:00 - 5:00pm. Occasional off-shift work will be required.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Exemption: Salaried Exempt
Job Type: Safety and Health
Manages Others: No direct reports, but works directly with management and supervision
Industry: Manufacturing, Chemical, Consumer Products
Required Travel: Routine daily travel to branch locations.
Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.
Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com
Skills
Required- UKG
- PowerPoint
- Power BI
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
Behaviors
Preferred- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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