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Health and Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist

Four Roses Distillery LLCCoxs Creek, KY, US
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Introduction

Under the direction of the Health, Safety & Security Manager, the Health and Safety Specialist will assist in developing, implementing, and enforcing all Four Roses organizational safety programs. The individual will be responsible for fostering a people-centered culture and achieving a zero-incident state through accident prevention, policy enforcement, auditing, and training. This individual will work with the team to ensure the safety of all team members and any visitors to Four Roses facilities. This position conducts job duties in a manner that demonstrates a strong food safety culture which ensures the safety and quality of our products.

Summary / Objective

The Safety & Health Specialist will assist in the implementation, coordination, and communication of all safety programs across the company. This individual will provide collaborative, proactive, and creative problem-solving abilities to help develop outstanding safety programs and improve the overall safety culture.

Essential Functions

Time Allocations

  • Major Responsibilities 90%

Drive Safety Culture

  • Promote a strong safety culture by leading with outstanding performance, thorough investigations, follow-up actions, and continuous improvement by implementing root cause countermeasures and action plans.
  • Perform site visits and audits to assess and address safety, health, and facility security concerns.
  • Coordinate efforts to mitigate Identified hazards and recommend preventative solutions to the Health, Safety and Security Manager.
  • Gather and review COI Documents, Training Records, and the work of contractors on company property to ensure compliance with safety and health standards and contractual agreements.
  • Conduct job hazard risk assessments to support ongoing efforts to compile data
  • Provide regular written reports and other production-related results and updates to the Health, Safety & Security Manager.
  • Recommend safety culture encouragement programs and periodically review them to ensure they achieve the desired results.
  • Ensure that buildings or products comply with safety regulations, especially after inspections that require changes.
  • Ensure that all emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency alarms, are regularly inspected and maintained.
  • Safety Training and Development

  • Provide training sessions for team members on emergency response protocols, including the use of emergency equipment, evacuation routes, and first aid
  • Utilize regulatory requirements to identify unsafe behaviors and conditions in the workplace and recommend best safety practices.
  • Execute safety training programs to enhance team member and management awareness of potential safety hazards.
  • Lead new hire safety orientation program
  • Emergency Response & Preparedness

  • Act as an FRD first responder to assess and coordinate medical emergency needs.
  • First point of contact for incident / injury response
  • Leads post-accident screening process including coordination with 3rd party test facility.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with local emergency services, such as fire departments and medical responders, to ensure a coordinated response during emergencies.
  • Organize and conduct regular emergency drills to ensure all team members are familiar with the procedures and can respond effectively in real situations.
  • Accident Investigations and Workers Compensation

  • Notify Health, Safety and Security Manager upon notification of accidents, incidents or injuries.
  • Investigate accidents and injuries (recordable incidents, near misses, first aid cases, and hazardous conditions) to determine their causes and assess if incidents were avoidable or preventable in the future.
  • Collect all incident reports and accident documentation and surveillance footage, if available
  • Identify root causes and recommend to Health, Safety and Security Manager corrective actions for all accidents, injuries, and near messes.
  • Interview management and team members to understand work environments and incidents that led to accidents or injuries.
  • Assist with proper record completion and submission.
  • Assist in implementing corrective actions related to incidents and ensure "lessons learned" are communicated throughout the company and incorporated into the safety program if necessary.
  • Oversee workers’ compensation claims and case management processes to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and compliance standards.
  • Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the light duty program, facilitating timely return-to-work plans for injured employees.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure effective communication, documentation, and resolution of cases.
  • Analyze trends and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement in injury prevention and recovery support.
  • Compliance, Policy and Procedure

  • Implement company OSHA programs
  • Assist with developing, interpreting, and revision of safety procedures & policies, including emergency response plans.
  • Regularly review and update emergency response plans and procedures based on feedback from drills, actual incidents, and changes in regulations
  • Collaborate with the Health, Safety & Security Manager to distribute and communicate these policies, ensuring adherence to all provisions.
  • Stay up to date on all industry practices and standards, with knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements (federal, state, and local) and the legal ramifications of non-compliance.
  • Team Member Relations

  • Foster positive relationships with both union and non-union team members.
  • Assist with team member safety communications to include weather alerts, safety standdowns, and other communication as need.
  • Assist with identifying and organizing team member engagement activities such as the Kona Ice truck
  • Engage team member and the leadership team in the safety process.
  • Organize and lead safety committee meetings, develop committee agendas, and complete reports and documentation as directed.
  • Support the overall Health and Safety needs and objectives of the department and organization.
  • Other Job Duties 10%
  • Stay abreast of current and emerging technical and professional aspects of this position.

  • Represent the organization in community, industry safety groups and trade associations as requested.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • Qualifications

  • Competencies Required
  • Ability to handle high-stress emergency situations effectively.

  • Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Proficient in gathering data from a wide variety of sources during investigations and presenting it in formats suitable for diverse audiences.
  • Capable of basic reasoning, thinking on your feet, and resolving issues quickly.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and render effective decisions.
  • Proven leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead and be part of a team when necessary.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
  • Acts with integrity in all health and safety matters to maintain compliance and excellence.
  • Displays excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in individual and group HR / safety issues and strategies.
  • Maintains utmost flexibility for change and situational issues.
  • Displays self-initiative, motivation, and effective time management.
  • Excellent collaborator, builds teams, and strengthens relationships with a positive attitude.
  • Acts as a champion for safety initiatives and a leader of change.
  • Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, Engineering or related technical field
  • At least 2 or more years’ experience in health, safety within manufacturing Environment.
  • Proven experience in leading, developing safety programs and training.
  • Computer and software proficiency including strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Working knowledge of government regulations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of workers compensation insurance
  • Preferred Education and Experience
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – GSP, ASP, Experience and knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles preferred.
  • Experience in Union Environment
  • Experience and knowledge of Quality Certification and Awards (i.e. ISO9000, ISO14000, etc.)
  • Job Related Information

  • Supervisory Responsibility
  • The Health and Safety Specialist will have no direct reports. The Health and Safety Specialist will report to the Health, Safety, and Security Manager.

  • Work Environment
  • While performing the duties of this job, will work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use; frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular). Could be exposed to infrequent fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration as could be expected in any OSHA compliant operation and may be occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the distillery / warehouse / bottling environment.

  • Travel
  • Travel will be required between Kentucky locations (Lawrenceburg and Cox's Creek). Travel expected to be 2 days at alternate site on average.

  • Physical Demands
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing stairs, as the job requires. The team member must work as team member in comparable work and actions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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