Safety Manager

SAFETY MANAGER

JOB PURPOSE or JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform functions to execute all aspects of company safety programs, including but not limited to development, implementation, compliance, training, and reporting ensuring all areas of the company are compliant with safety and regulatory requirements, while serving as a role model of expected behaviors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans, and tracks completion of corrective actions.
• Work with departments to correct safety hazards and develop preventative procedures.
• Compile, analyze, and report relevant safety data to management.
• Perform job hazard assessments and recommend measures to control exposures, including substitution of less hazardous materials, PPE, work practice changes, and engineering controls.
• Prepare and conduct training classes.
• Compile and submit required OSHA incident reports and other required safety reports.
• Observe workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures.
• Conduct hazard analysis for any new product or process.
• Maintain hazard analysis and risk assessment records in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and conduct safety audit processes with directions from senior management.
• Support management with the coordination of outside local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, and company vendors associated with safety and environmental programs.
• Stay abreast of industry trends to continuously improve safety programs and execution of safety strategy.
• Create and/or update internal safety and environmental policies as needed.
• Lead company safety meetings and maintain all documentation related to these meetings.
• Prepare and distribute safety communications throughout the facility using various methods.
• Train, coach, and counsel staff members on regulatory compliance and safety awareness.
• Oversees facility security and needs.
• Travel to our De Pere, WI location is required on a regular basis to support safety oversight and training initiatives across sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication: Articulate complex matters and effectively express ideas and information in a clear and organized manner, so it is understood by others, both orally and in writing.
• Active Listening: Give full attention to others, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate without interruption at inappropriate times.

• Interpersonal skills: Interact and influence at all levels of the organization including executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and third parties.
• Critical Thinking: Seek information, use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, and make conclusions.
• Data Analysis: The ability to clean, analyze, interpret, and visualize data to discover valuable insights that drive smarter and more effective business decisions.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and human safety or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience and/or Training:

• 5 years of safety management and administration in a manufacturing environment including,
  • Federal and state occupational health and safety regulations
  • Worker’s compensation management
  • Incident investigation
  • Safety audits
  • Data tracking and analysis
• 2 years of experience with procedural writing.
• Able to work flexible hours to cover all production shifts.

Licenses/Certificates: OSHA 30 Certified, First Aid/CPR

Technology/Equipment: Proficiency working in Microsoft Office Suite; and EHS-related systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in EHS or business-related field.

Experience and/or Training

• 1 year of experience facilitating training.

Licenses/Certificates: Train the Trainer Certification, Certified trainer for various safety-related programs, and/or other safety-related certifications.

Technology/Equipment: Familiarity with Smartsheet and learning management systems.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Sitting for long periods of time, 6-8 hours per day. Walking, speaking, hearing, and seeing. Listen and observe the environment for hazard prevention. Use hands for tools and typing. Semi-frequently lift up to 15 lbs. Some tasks may require the employee to bend, stoop, twist, and turn.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor working environment. Office is temperature-controlled all year round. Production may be hot in the Summer and temperature-controlled in the Winter. Moving machinery, i.e. forklifts, moveable carts, etc.; uneven ground where cart tracks are identified. Air quality may be dusty and potentially require additional PPE in certain areas. Sound level below 85 decibels except in areas specified as requiring hearing protection.