Safety Manager

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating all organization safety activities and programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for all employees; developing and implementing accident prevention programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Develops, implements, and monitors safety programs to reduce frequency of accidents and injuries; assists in minimizing overall workers’ compensation costs.

· Plans, implements, communicates, and monitors safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.

· Audits various safety program elements of effectiveness; schedules and performs safety inspections; identifies issues and develops corrective action plans.

· Supervises, controls, and monitors fire prevention and firefighting activities.

· Investigates all accidents and injuries; recommends and/or coordinates corrective

actions.

· Develops and implements safety training programs designed to instruct employees in general safe work practices plus specific instruction with regard to hazards unique to any job assignment; provides training for new employees.

· Maintains thorough knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and web sites; maintains up-to-date knowledge of safety codes and regulations; distributes and/or posts new or revised safety standards that affect the company.

· Reviews and responds to OSHA inquiries.

· Identifies potential safety hazards at all facilities; reports hazards and recommendations for eliminating/reducing to management.

· Coordinates with other departments on design and construction of new equipment, facilities, and work methods to ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.

· Encourages employees and supervisors to report all unsafe conditions immediately and schedules or coordinates repairs as soon as possible.

· Encourages employees and supervisors to report any injury that occurs on the job, even a slight cut or strain, immediately.

· Maintains records for statistical measurement and conformance to standard practices of the safety industry.

· Carries out management responsibilities per the organization's policies and applicable laws.

· Prepares and maintains accurate and timely safety reports as required.

· Be an advocate for safe work habits, and a safe work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing company standards, GMPs, PPE requirements, and procedures.

· Complies with safety rules and ensures compliance with OSHA standards, and state and local regulations including FDA standards.

· Ability to communicate effectively with customers, peers, management, team members, and other departments.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, OR one to two years of related experience and/or training, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.

· Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies.

· Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.

· Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.

· Working knowledge and experience using general office software.

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills

· Possess high professional ethics, dependability, good judgment, and the ability to take decisive action

· General Professional Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English (bilingual a plus)

· Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

COMPETENCIES:

· - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.

· - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

· - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

· - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

· - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

· - Solid understanding of foundational safety programs in a manufacturing and warehousing environment. Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

· - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· – Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands finger dexterity, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift, push, or move items up to 50 pounds. Use visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard. Frequently work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally work in high, precarious places. Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and loud noises. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires work in both an office setting and a warehouse setting. Work occasionally requires “after-hours” communication or extended work hours, including weekend or evening work. Working conditions in the warehouse setting may or may not be environmentally controlled resulting in hot or cold temperatures.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Summit Packaging Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Summit expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal opportunity employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000