Safety and Environmental Director (Multi-Site)

The Safety and Environmental Director will maintain business compliance with all safety and environmental requirements at Kovalchick Corp. Travel to other properties owned by the company will be required at least one day a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee prompt investigation of all incidents at both plants and ensure timely submission of applicable incident paperwork.
• Maintain thorough incident investigation records including photographs, witness statements, duty status reports, etc. for all facilities.
• Maintain incident metrics for recordable, first‑aid, and near‑miss incidents broken down by location, length of employment, transfer, body part affected, and day of incident, and use these metrics to identify trends.
• Manage and maintain the Safety Skills Matrix tracking employee training paperwork and status at all locations.
• Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory for both facilities and update as necessary.
• Communicate with workers’ compensation provider and broker to discuss possible corrective actions and key incident details.
• Facilitate Return‑to‑Work program at all sites and coordinate monthly safety training with the workers’ compensation broker for employees with less than one calendar year of experience.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including TIER II reports, AIMS report, 25 & 26Rs, biennial report, Synthetic Minor Air Permit, etc., for all sites.
• Conduct routine safety trainings (new‑hire orientations, annual and periodic trainings) and maintain applicable training records at each location.
• Perform routine department safety audits, photograph all noted deficiencies, and maintain inspection reports.
• Lead monthly Joint Safety Committee meetings, maintaining meeting itineraries, minutes, sign‑ins, and other documentation required for state‑issued certification.
• Schedule bi‑yearly boot‑truck visits and track employee footwear issuance at all locations.
• Maintain working relationships with local agencies (police, fire, EMS) at all locations.
• Provide a weekly toolbox talk to Department Managers for distribution to staff.
• Conduct routine inspections and/or calibration of plant safety equipment (e.g., alloy steel chains, Altair 4x multi‑gas monitors, PFAs) at both sites.
• Utilize the CMMS system to track past‑due work orders and LOTO equipment lacking a waiver.
• Abide by all necessary safety laws and standards, working to minimize workplace injury rates.
• Disseminate safety information and toolbox talks across all facilities.
• Enforce safety practices at all locations.
• Establish and maintain continuous improvement (2‑Second Lean), problem‑solving (KATA technique), and Root Cause Analysis at all sites.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 departmental standards.
• Assist the existing FT Safety Director at Franklin Industries (Franklin, PA) as a second set of hands when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher education certificate.
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy construction environment.
• Minimum of 3 years safety‑related experience.
• Above‑average communication skills.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi‑task with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work safely and troubleshoot safety issues with departmental managers/group leaders.
• Recommended certifications/registrations/licenses: OSHA‑130 General Industry, First Aid/CPR Instructor, First Aid/CPR Certification.

Working Conditions

• Office and shop environments at both locations; temperatures may vary.
• PPE required when entering the rolling mill or other production areas.
• Travel between Kovalchick Corp (Homer City, PA) and other properties in Burham, Franklin, and Indiana required at least one day per week.
• Criminal background checks are performed; a criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates.
• All job offerees must complete an external physical (vitals, vision, hearing) and drug screen; employment is contingent on passing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to climb on, off, and around machinery.