Health & Safety Professional

Job Summary:  The Health & Safety Professional is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment.  This position will align business objectives while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.  

Duties & Responsibilities:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Partner with plant operations to serve as subject matter expert regarding interpretation of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Align corporate health and safety objectives with business goals and strategies.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local health & safety regulations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and local regulators.  This includes: OSHA, BWC, local fire department, etc.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives regarding health and safety policies and programs.
• Develop, lead, and manage several employee training programs.  This includes: New Hire training, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Prevention, PPE, Hot Work, Hearing Conservation, Electrical Safety, LOTO, First Aid, Incident Reporting, Haz Comm, Confined Space, Respirator, Guarding, Eyewash, Flammable Storage among others.
• Develop and sustain systems to drive compliance, injury reduction, and environmental performance.
• Coach and counsel all levels of employees in their health and safety accountabilities.
• Align strong industrial safety goals and implementation for all manufacturing sites on the Akron campus.
• Support other Shin-Etsu Silicones locations in New Jersey and Texas on occasion.
• Provide safety presentations to all employees at Akron campus.
• Perform “walk through” audits throughout the campus on a regular basis.
• Coordinate the procurement of safety supplies and PPE.  This includes: work boots, glasses, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Occupational Health & Safety or a closely related field is preferred.
• 2 years experience with health and safety in an industrial environment (preferably chemical manufacturing) is strongly preferred.
• Proficient understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations in an industrial setting, preferably in chemicals.
• Knowledge of IATA and RCRA is a plus.
• Ability to stay current with and apply regulations.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to take direction and to carry out instructions from the manager in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Ability to lead and motivate others that are not direct subordinates.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with all the employees, primarily on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to lead by example and display a strong work ethic for others to follow.
• Ability to get employees to buy into programs and policies.
• Possess strong organization and implementation skills.
• Capable of proactive approach to identify and eliminate potential problem areas.
• Ability to work independently and in groups and be self-motivated in both settings.
• Ability to manage time in an efficient and effective manner.

Work Environment: 

• This position operates all throughout the Akron campus which includes a strong presence on the manufacturing floor as well as a professional office setting.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to use respiratory protection as needed.