Regional Safety and Production Specialist

About the role

We are Alsco Uniforms, a worldwide leader in uniform and linen rental since 1889. We seek a Safety and Production Specialist who can integrate safety management and production engineering to enhance our operations in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Set clear expectations, recognize success, and address performance needs.
• Utilize key performance indicators; lead with a sense of urgency to drive and positively impact safety, quality, cost, and speed.
• Partner with Regional Manager and General Managers to develop, coach, and train production management teams and build talent pipeline.
• Develop and sustain employee development and training programs to bolster capability.
• Provide concise, action-driven site summaries and guidance for locations and follow-up.
• Safety
• Develop and manage health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of safety audits, training, and incident investigations, and provide reports to leadership.
• Design and implement safety training programs, including new employee orientation, emergency preparedness, hazardous material handling, and the use of protective equipment.
• Investigate workplace incidents, analyze root causes, and implement preventive measures to reduce accidents and occupational illnesses.
• Oversee safety compliance, conduct safety audits.
• Production Process Improvement
• Plan, design, and implement methods to improve production processes, focusing on increasing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
• Review existing production methods, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure production processes comply with quality standards and approved methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes and ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor and evaluate production performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and sustain high productivity levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years’ experience in safety management and production engineering.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Prior multi-location / multi-state experience.
• Leverage lean manufacturing and safety certifications.
• Demonstrated experience of continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• Solid computer skills including MS Office.
• Analytical skills to evaluate processes and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to engage teams and drive change.

Benefits

Competitive Salary; 15% bonus eligibility; full health and welfare benefits. Our Full-time Employees Enjoy Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit, Career Advancement, Learning & Development Opportunities, Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment. Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.