Safety Manager

Safety Manager

We are seeking a Safety Manager for our start up First Quality Tissue site located in Defiance, OH. If being a facility Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) leader and partnering with manufacturing operations and utilities in the pursuit of Operational Excellence in the safety of design of facilities, equipment, work tasks and culture is the career you've been looking for, your opportunity has arrived. This position is designed for a creative leader capable of partnering in strategic and tactical comprehensive risk management plans on all occupational health and safety matters. This opportunity is being provided by a company that will support your success.

Primary responsibilities include :

• Lead an action oriented safety culture embracing safety as a core value.
• Serve as an innovative, flexible subject matter expert supporting all levels of the organization. Partnering in decisions on technical, regulatory, and cultural issues related to safety policy, programs, procedures and related training.
• Lead and champion continuous improvement in health and safety processes.
• Leader and / or independent contributor to the development, scheduling, implementation, auditing for compliance, verification of effectiveness and knowledge sustainment plans for OHS and risk management training for the overall workforce.
• Site OHS lead in the development and deployment of a corporate safety management system infrastructure and all OHS related documents ensuring consistent practices across all operating areas.
• Charged with OHS review and approval of all new equipment designs and design modifications to existing equipment / facilities providing technical support ensuring compliance, health and safety standards are met.
• Be present and engaged with the workforce in their activities to establish and strengthen two-way communication, trust and confidence in your ability to lead them.
• Supporting the workforce in meeting OHS operating procedures ensuring compliance and adherence to all management system requirements.
• Display consistent measure of integrity and company culture in all business related activities.
• Successful communicator capable of tailoring written and visual materials to any audience in order to be effective in transferring knowledge and ensuring skill development objectives are met.
• Carry out all administrative responsibilities associated with OHS compliance and safety program administration.
• Worker's Compensation claims administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program.
• Provides clear and effective direction and support for all direct reports.
• Emergency management and response programs
• Interpretation and application of codes, standards and related professional references relating to OHS risks
• Administration of OHS compliance and risk management programs (including, but not limited to) e.g., confined space entry, control of hazardous energy, hazard communication, machine guarding, robots and conveyors, personal protective equipment, hazard assessments, personal protective equipment selection, crane and rigging safety programs, hearing conservation, blood borne pathogens, powered industrial trucks, electrical safety, contractor safety, fall management, reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
• Industrial hygiene sampling strategy design, analysis and interpretation of results, and application of successful control measures
• BLS recordkeeping rules, Worker's Compensation and Return to Work processes, ADA and HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Compliance and behavioral auditing and work-place conditions inspection techniques to ensure meeting internal and external standards
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in federal, state and local safety and health regulations, and related consensus standards
• Maintaining up-to-date discipline knowledge of OHS engineering trends and technology.
• Use of Management of Change processes for OHS approval of changes

The ideal candidate should possess the following :

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.