What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Victaulic?
Job Description
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safety Specialist to lead the day-to-day safety operations at our Tennessee facility. This role is crucial in fostering a world-class culture of safety, driving continuous improvement in our safety practices, and ensuring compliance with all safety plans, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Key Responsibilities And What You’ll Do
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Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy
All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Safety Specialist to lead the day-to-day safety operations at our Tennessee facility. This role is crucial in fostering a world-class culture of safety, driving continuous improvement in our safety practices, and ensuring compliance with all safety plans, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Key Responsibilities And What You’ll Do
- Committee Leadership - Chair the facility Safety Committee, leading safety initiatives and improvement efforts across the site.
- Safety Training - Monitor, develop, and, in some cases, lead safety training to ensure all employees are well-informed and the company is compliant with safety regulations.
- Incident Management - Oversee the management and thorough investigation of safety incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Reporting and Representation - Prepare and present safety reports to upper management, highlighting key metrics, trends, and areas of concern. Additionally, represent the company during government audits/inspections, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met and any findings are addressed.
- Hazard Identification and Elimination - Facilitate and enhance the hazard identification and elimination program to proactively manage and mitigate potential risks.
- Regulatory Compliance and Continuous Improvement - Monitor and stay updated on government safety regulations and industry best practices, ensuring the facility is in compliance with local, national, and company safety requirements.
- PPE Oversight - Oversee the proper use and management of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure that all employees are equipped with the necessary safety gear and are trained on its proper use.
- Workplace Visibility - Maintain a visible presence in the workplace to engage with employees, provide guidance on safety matters, and promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability as well as monitor the workplace to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Environmental Support – Assist with and facilitate (only when needed) routine environmental tasks such as taking samples, maintaining data, or coordinating waste shipments.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures, providing input and support to align with company needs and standards.
- Collaborate with other departments and leaders to integrate safety considerations into all aspects of operations.
- Ensure equipment/machinery is safe and compliant by participating in the design, review, and installation processes.
- Manage safety-related documentation and ensure all records are accurately maintained and easily accessible.
- Support incident response efforts and coordinate with emergency services as necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable. Experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of 2 years working experience with EHS responsibilities
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Highly organized, technically proficient, and hands-on problem-solver with strong analytical, interpersonal, and risk assessment skills as well as experience and proven abilities in implementation, coordination, and follow-through.
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Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy
All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.