Safety Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Be a champion of the plant safety culture
• Directs the safety programs for the site. Recommends the design and implementation of new programs to minimize company losses due to accidents. Measures effectiveness of programs.
• Lead the compliance with OSHA regulations. Inspect machinery, equipment and working conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA. Maintain OSHA file and support documents. Accompanies OSHA inspector on any complex inspections.
• Regularly inspects and reviews plant operations to assure compliance of all permits, operation and equipment with state and federal regulations. Reports any potential violations and recommends corrections as needed.
• Analyze plant and companywide incidents and trends to assist in the reduction of exposures.
• Communicates safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring that all safety policies, procedures and practices are reviewed on an annual basis, or as changes and updates are required by practices or regulation and are rolled-out in a timely manner.
• Conducts safety inspections and procedural audits in the field and have the skills, knowledge and ability to take immediate corrective action if required.
• Ensure plant personnel training in areas such as : emergency response team, lockout / tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
• Investigates all safety related incidents, reviews incident reports and completes necessary reports for insurance carrier, risk management system and corporate safety office.
• Support exposure reduction coaches in the "We Care" techniques.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to leaders in a way that builds trust and respect.

REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience :

Computer Skills : Standard computer skills.

Communication Skills : Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members of all levels.