Safety Coordinator PA

Primary Job Functions

• Comply with all regulatory standards: update Company safety policies and procedures according to regulatory updates to ensure compliance, advise management regarding regulatory issues, support the abatement of discovered regulatory violations, conduct monthly supervisor safety training, review video and /or photos for possible captured regulatory violations, and conduct new employee orientation sessions.
• Manage day-to-day safety related issues: investigate accidents, review employee injuries, and assign individuals to follow up, train staff on new policies and procedures and educate internal staff about all health, safety and security laws, regulations, procedures, etc.
• Ensure positive employee and internal customer relations by meeting with employees regarding safety issues, resolving employee complaints, abatements and issue follow-up and address safety concerns.
• Assist injured employees by evaluating injuries, bandaging injuries and transporting injured employees to medical facility when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Worker’s Compensation department by reviewing and investigating injuries and their cause, and meeting regularly to review injuries.

Secondary Job Functions

• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training, and education.
• Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field or Equivalent Work Experience, Required
• Experience: 6 months’ experience in manufacturing health & safety, Required
• Licenses or Certifications: First Aid, CPR and AED certification or the ability to obtain with 6 months, and Drivers License
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: OSHA laws and regulations Worker’s Compensation laws (State applicable) Accident investigation Safety audit programs for manufacturing Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools Record Management Read and interpret government regulations, rules, and laws Effective facilitation Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Effective time management and organizational skills Analytical skills Problem solve and make decisions especially in a fast-paced, high pressure environment Proficient computer skills, specifically Excel, Outlook and internet Maintain confidentiality Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints Respond professionally in situations with employee and vendor issues or inquiries

Scope

• Plant/Retail Locations: All Ashley Locations
• Staff: None
• Expense Budget: None
• Complexity: Sets precedent within limits and/or administers operating rules and procedures under management guidance; performs intermediate troubleshooting or analysis; problems require interpretation of data using generally prescribed procedures; frequent interaction to provide detailed procedural explanations or technical responses and/or occasional contact to negotiate basic agreements