Safety Manager

About the role

The Safety Manager is responsible for the continuous development of safety policies and procedures and ensures successful implementation of such at all Agru America manufacturing locations. The Safety Manager is ultimately responsible for continuously maintaining an effective workplace safety program and culture.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides regular certification/training to new and current employees on safety topics to include but not limited to: first aid, AED, CPR, blood borne pathogens, the operation of powered industrial trucks, the proper use of and handling of chemicals and hazardous waste, lock out tag out, fire extinguisher/ fire drill and other safety topic applicable to their specific job responsibilities/ manufacturing location.
• Ensures monthly training topics are covered as well as required annual refresher trainings.
• Regularly conducts and/or coordinates on-site safety reviews/audits and job safety analysis at all locations to ensure compliance with safe working operations as specified and required by OSHA and company policy and procedure.
• Follows up with plant management to ensure proper corrections are made on a timely basis in order to avoid potential OSHA penalties and to keep employees safe.
• Continuously maintains accurate company safety manual and OSHA administrative paperwork to include training logs, OSHA 300 logs, OSHA postings and other information as required.
• Develops and maintains an aggressive accident investigation program to include but not limited to: immediate detailed on-site investigation of all accidents, identification of root causes, developing effective programs to prevent reoccurrence, as well as company-wide communication and education on same.
• Conducts ongoing analyses of accident trends for the development and implementation of strategies to effectively resolve actual or perceived Safety issues.
• Oversees regular monthly meetings and activities for the safety committee at each facility.
• Hosts monthly safety review meeting with all plant managers to ensure communication and collaboration on safety initiatives between locations.
• Monitors and ensures that current proper