Manager I, Safety

About the role

The Environmental and Safety Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Plant’s safety programs and systems. They will lead the Plant’s Core Safety Elements processes, ensure facility’s compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations and all company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and implementing safety programs and systems.
• Maintaining/ improving on employee awareness and compliance.
• Oversee incident investigations and behavioral audits.
• Provide safety training for all required supplemental hourly and salaried personnel.
• Stay informed on new and relevant changes to governmental regulations.
• Advise General, Plant and Departmental Managers of safety, health, and environmental issues.
• Conduct job safety analyses.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to understand and apply department policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact in person or otherwise with management, other employees, and external or internal customers or service providers.
• Must have strong knowledge of all MS Office applications.
• Must have the ability to lead teams of employees in safety initiatives.
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing safety data, reporting, training, OSHA, Workers Comp and Environmental compliance (Tier II, EIQ and Waste Water reporting).

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Risk Control, or other Safety Related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing experience in safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

• Written/Verbal Communications Skills
• Computer Skills (knowledge of Windows based software, networks, PLC’s etc.)
• Leadership Skills (detail-oriented individual with keen focus on accuracy)
• Problem-Solving Skills (complaint resolution-including investigation)

Benefits

• Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, cut-resistant gloves, hairnet, and beard net (if necessary), hard hat (When required).

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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