Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Safety Manager

Job Title : Safety Manager Division / Department Reports to : Recruiter and Safety Specialist

FLSA Status : Exempt Work Comp Code : 2836

Employee Department : 1520 Employee Status : Full-time

Effective Date : 10 / 16 / 2024 Labor Type : Indirect

EEO Code : Professional

Summary :

The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety of the workplace for both office and plant personnel on a daily basis. This position will work closely with several other departments (including but not limited to maintenance, production, office) without having direct control over these areas. In addition, this position will utilize others in the plant, to assist with safety throughout the facility. Strong organization, collaboration, teamwork, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills will be required. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Incumbent must be a team player in order to be successful.

Primary Responsibilities :

Safety :

• Design, implement, and enforce safety procedures and regulations and reduce the risk of accidents.
• Review work procedures verifying compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Communicate regularly to all employees any changes in regulations or procedures.
• Strong partnership with Facility, Security, and Production Managers making sure any safety concerns are addressed.
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow up assessments.
• Work with other managers to select individuals throughout the plant to serve on safety committee and first responders within the facility.
• Conduct quarterly meetings with safety team members reviewing processes and training on safety compliance policies / programs.
• Audit all new equipment verifying proper installation and work processes on that equipment confirming it meets safety expectations.
• Audit work procedures routinely verifying safety is being followed recommending improvements when issues are noted.
• Collaborates with management to develop, update, and implement emergency action preparedness plans.
• Maintain building and personal safety compliance and procedure manuals.
• Verify required signage is posted and in good condition.
• Conduct safety drills which review both cover and evacuation events.
• Serve as primary contact for injuries and incident notification and case management.
• Investigate what occurred looking for any corrective action to implement.
• Provide First Aide / CPR as needed.
• Personally transport any employee requiring further treatment if ambulance is not necessary.
• Maintain written log of injuries and report tracking metrics and apply findings.
• Assist OSHA or any other agency with safety audits.
• Maintain, manage, review, and file required reports.
• Work Comp
• File work comp claims timely and accurately.
• Work closely with insurance company reviewing and answering any questions or assessments.
• Attend quarterly review call staying up to date on programs of all claims.
• OSHA
• Maintain OSHA 300 log throughout the year ensuring it is complete and accurate.
• Annually file and post OSHA 300 report in a timely manner.

Training :

Other :

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

Physical Demands :

Working Conditions :

Working conditions are normal for an office and manufacturing floor environment. Work requires extensive work using a computer. Responsibilities may require early arrival / late departure, off shift week day and weekends in response to work load.

Special Requirements :

Employee Benefits

Requirements :

Shifts available dependent on current openings based on production needs :

Ability to work additional hours / days based on projects and production needs