Operations Specialist II

Responsible for various support functions at plant in accordance with LB Foster, OSHA, EHS, and ISO standards, and employee training, including new hire and refresher.  The Operations Specialist II is the plant liaison with Corporate EHS, and CSI, leadership to drive company standards and safety programs.

Responsibilities: (Essential Functions)

1. Responsible for the adherence to government-mandated and safety standards for all associates by facilitating all programs and scheduling training.
2. Coordinate and manage with department and facility leader’s safety-related programs, and the ongoing implementation and assessment of and adherence to these programs and practices.
3. Responsible and accountable for all facility employees EHS orientation, onboarding, and training.
4. Track and initiate training for all facility hourly employees, initially and refresher using Corporate provided software.
5. Review and update JSA’s and SOPs as needed.
6. Organize and provide daily safety topics for team huddles and participate in huddles.
7. Responsible to manage observation process including receiving, logging, reporting back to workforce, and project manage change initiatives.
8. Support workers compensation claims working with leadership to manage light duty assignments.
9. Participate in LEAN activities including kaizen events and monitoring and managing metrics.
10. Support Root Cause and Corrective Action activities.
11. Assist plant manager with implementing cost-savings using LEAN manufacturing.
12. Help to establish and monitor daily management metrics.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, & License Requirements: 

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferred.
• 2 years’ of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years of production experience in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of LEAN experience, desired

Skills & Abilities:

• Self-motivated and driven to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Ability to gather, analyze and interpret data to make adjustment in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams, both internally and externally.
• Strong verbal and written communication at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Competencies: 

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Integrity & Trust
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Agility
• Accountability
• Planning & Organizing
• Critical Thinking
• Change Management