Safety Manager

Who We Need:

A person who is formally educated in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a science-based curriculum.  The person is qualified to act as a subject matter expert in Safety Management.

Summary:

To implement and manage Safety programs for the site.  This position may or may not have direct reports.

What You Will Need:

• Leads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.
• May provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational areas.
• May plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
• May provide recommendations regarding staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination.
• May prepare and/or deliver performance appraisal for staff.
• Portrays a passion for safety and the well-being of people.

What You Will Do:

• Implement Safety program and objectives to meet regulatory requirements and safety needs of the site.  Examples of reporting may include but are not limited to LOTO, OSHA 300, TRR, etc.
• Evaluates new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes.
• Leads incident investigations by identifying system causes, defining appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence.  Shares these lessons with the sites during the recurring monthly Lessons Learned meeting – promoting a learning culture.
• Monitors injury, illness, and incident related performance within the site.  Ensures the proper reporting of all injuries/illnesses in the company SAFETY System.
• Monitors performance for trends or other indicators of improving or degrading incident performance and develops and implements strategic solutions that improve the performance.
• Oversee Safety plans, procedures, training, etc. at the site.
• Ensure information is current, complete, and effectively implemented.
• Communicates findings, concerns, and deficiencies to the responsible managers to effect timely and necessary corrections,
• Assists in the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will support management’s efforts to improve and maintain compliance.
• Advises employees on how to minimize risks and hazards and improve SAFETY performance
• Builds a strong relationship with the Enterprise SAFETY team to align the site direction with the overall company SAFETY Vision and Strategic Deployment Plan.
• Fosters participation with the Joint Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned

What is Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a science field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and present materials.

Additional Requirements

• Company requested OSHA certifications

Job Specific Competencies:

• Ability to implement the Enterprise SAFETY Standards and site Safety programs and objectives at the site.
• Ability to provide employee training using multiple delivery methods and media.
• Ability to conduct an incident investigation and system cause analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication to individuals and groups of diverse sizes.
• Ability to act appropriately in emergency situations.