Manager of Safety and Security

General Summary

The Manager of Safety and Security is responsible for managing and administering the implementation of all safety and security programs and initiatives to ensure the safety of employees, visitors and the security of company property.

This job offers the following benefits:

• Employee Ownership
• Clean, Temperature-controlled Production area.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Casual Dress
• Paid Time Off

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Essential Job Functions

1. Assist with the development of safety and security policy
2. Manage all safety and security operations and functions to include, but not limited to, preserving the safety and security of the visitors, employees and the property, safe work practice promotion, OSHA compliance, safety classes and incentive programs, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation
3. Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design and implement programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease and injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals
4. Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are maintained, up to date, and communicated to all employees
5. Verify managers and supervisors are trained in safety and health, accident prevention, and accident investigations
6. Assess engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) on an on-going basis
7. Patrol of the interior of and the perimeter of the properties to observe and identify potential safety risks, security risks and undesirable conditions
8. Manage response to emergency situations including, but not limited to, thefts, unlawful activities, fires, medical emergencies and threats to life and/or property
9. Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement
10. Oversee the administration and accuracy of all required investigations, reports and documentation in a timely and efficient manner
11. Respond to employee inquiries and suggestions timely, friendly and efficient manner
12. Monitor and develop employee safety performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
13. Any other duties required to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and for maintaining a safe and secure workplace

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

1. Minimum of five (5) years of experience as safety manager at a manufacturing company
2. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but experience and education can be substituted
3. Experience with OSHA standards, safety controls, and safety training
4. Knowledge of job safety analysis and hazard identification and assessment
5. Ability to develop a positive working relationship with employees and their supervisors
6. Working knowledge and skill in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office software applications.  Ability to learn departmental software programs.  Ability to type accurately

Physical Requirements

1. Normal manufacturing environment with routine periods of sitting, walking, or standing
2. The ability to travel between facilities
3. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds