Manager of Corporate Safety

Responsibilities

• Implement incident reduction strategy and work with Ellwood companies to reduce incidents.
• Develop and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
• Supervise corporate wide strategic plan to reduce injuries across Ellwood Business Units.
• Work with Facility Safety personnel to develop proactive Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) for the company.
• Review corporate safety trends and work with Management teams to determine best method for program management.
• Help Ellwood management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain Ellwood corporate software systems.
• Conduct Safety audits to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and codes.
• (VPP Program Strategy across the company)
• Ensure completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting across Ellwood Business Units.
• Maintain tracking and investigation of serious injury and near hit team.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the safety Management teams.
• Work with VP of EHS and Divisions to implement and maintain SafeStart Program.
• Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Conduct employee training on applicable safety and health standards.
• Track and share best practices in safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Perform training at Ellwood Companies (OSHA 10, LOTO, SIF etc.).
• Lead safety inspections and audits to assess compliance with safety regulations.
• Review trends at Ellwood and inform our team of best practices from our industry.
• Maintain and distribute monthly EHS reports across Ellwood companies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Ability to manage data across different software and develop up to date KPA’s.
• Forward thinking and strategic approach to implementing best Safety Practices like VPP, Management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to find cutting edge training programs and lead implementation.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and EHS Software.
• Able to work with multiple companies and collaborate with management and hourly safety teams effectively.
• Travel up to 30%

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 4 years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment preferred.