Health and Safety Supervisor

About the role

The Health & Safety Supervisor reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments to design programs and procedures that control, eliminate, and prevent injury caused by physical, chemical, or ergonomic factors. This role supervises the facility change house and guard division, leads the plant safety program, and drives a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate plant conditions for health and safety compliance.
• Conduct or manage inspections and enforce adherence to laws and governing health and safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in industrial hygiene, particularly air sampling and noise monitoring.
• Take semi-annual noise level readings in plant areas.
• Inspect and maintain logs of all emergency response equipment and operational status.
• Maintain and assist with hygiene-related equipment.
• Assist with reports and statistical analysis of health and safety data for corporate review.
• Attend, complete, or conduct training or programs related to safety and employee wellness.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning and execution.
• Maintain and work within the department budget while supporting plant financial objectives.
• Conduct mandated employee health and safety training programs (e.g., Hazard Communication, Lock Out/Tag Out, Personal Protective Equipment).
• Serve as a leader of plant/union monthly safety committee meetings.
• Perform field audits of all personal protective equipment in use.
• Perform LIA monitoring of all job classifications and record quarterly and annual review results.
• Audit safety performance of all employees, including reporting forms and audit sheets.
• Work with supervision to develop and implement Job Safety Analysis and Site-Specific Rescue Plans.
• Assist in the review and update of the Air Sampling Plan (ASP).
• Calibrate and maintain air sampling equipment.
• Collect air samples in line with an established ASP and submit samples for analysis.
• Maintain records (e.g., ASP data collection sheets, complaint sampling data, equipment calibration documents, memos, and formal reports).
• Recommend sampling methods, strategies, and priorities.
• Assist in the investigation of employee complaints related to air quality.
• Review and approve sampling procedures, records, and data prior to sample submittal.
• Receive, approve, and interpret industrial hygiene sample results.
• Directly supervise hourly employees (change house, guards).
• Oversee health and safety inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stockpiling materials.
• Generate and implement departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide guidance and training in the use of lean tools.
• Maintain internal document retention control.
• Communicate with management, office, maintenance, and other departments to ensure continual process improvement.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to be trained in proper protocol for exposure monitoring.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, and Word).
• Working knowledge of Intelex is desired but not required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently exposed to fumes, dust, airborne particles, noise, and extreme heat and humidity. Much of the work will be performed in the facility, where additional exposure is likely, and full-face respirators are required. The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb with minimal effort.