Job Details
Job Location
NC - High Point (1) - High Point, NC
Position Type
Full Time
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
First Shift
Job Category
Manufacturing
Safety Engineer
Purpose :
A person who is formally educated in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a science-based curriculum. The person is qualified to act as a subject matter expert in Safety Management.
To implement and manage Safety programs for a business or region of the company. This position does not have direct reports.
Leadership Skill Set :
- Leads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
- Builds trust and respect for individuals.
- Commitment to Safety : Portrays a passion for safety and the well-being of people.
- Visibility : Be present and engaged in the work environment
- LEARNING Culture : Promote a work environment of learning from each other and sharing lessons learned.
- Safety Culture : Demonstrates success in building a work ethic around Safety as a Value.
- Accountability : Promote personal ownership for safety with employees, visitors and contractors.
Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Builds a strong relationship with the Enterprise Safety team to align the site direction with the overall company Safety Vision and Strategic Deployment Plan.Implements Safety programs and objectives to meet regulatory requirements and Safety needs of the business / region. Examples of reporting may include but are not limited to DMRs, SARA, LOTO, OSHA 300, TRR, etc.Acts as the company representative during Safety inspections by regulatory agencies and coordinates the closure of identified problems.Evaluates new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes.Leads incident investigations by identifying system causes, defining appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence. Shares these lessons with the sites during the recurring monthly Safety Lessons Learned meeting - promoting a learning culture.Monitors workplace injury / illness, and incident related performance within the region. Ensures the proper reporting of all workplace injuries / illnesses in the company Dakota System.Monitors performance for trends or other indicators of improving or degrading incident performance and develops and implements strategic solutions that improve the performance.Oversees Safety plans, procedures, training, etc. for multiple sites within a region.Ensures safety data and information are current, complete, and effectively implemented.Communicates findings, concerns, and deficiencies to the responsible managers / locations to effect timely and necessary corrections.Job Specific Competencies
Ability to implement the Enterprise Safety Performance Standards and site Safety written programs and objectives at the site.Ability to provide employee training using multiple delivery methods and media.Ability to conduct an incident investigation and system cause analysis.Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication to individuals and groups of diverse sizes.Ability to act appropriately in emergency situations.Work Conditions
Travel to sites, Monday through FridayEmergency call expectations may require rotational responsibilitiesTravel expectations, 50% between locationsQualifications
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental studies or a science field from an accredited institution.Minimum of 5 years of related experience.Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local Safety regulations.Excellent written and verbal communications.Strong organizational and analytical skills.Ability to develop and present materials.OSHA certifications preferred - CIH, CSPLeads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.Portrays a passion for Safety and the well-being of people.