Candidates must be a US Citizen or hold a green card
Key Responsibilities:
- Policy Development:Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that comply with company, local, state, and federal regulations.
- Training & Development:Develop and execute training programs for managers and employees, focusing on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, and safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.
- Regulatory Compliance:Ensure the site adheres to all OSHA regulations, including meticulous recordkeeping and safety audits.
- Safety Leadership:Lead weekly safety meetings and coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training and communication initiatives.
- Risk Assessment:Conduct regular inspections to identify potential EHS risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on the implementation of these measures.
- Incident Investigation:Spearhead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents, injuries, and near misses, driving actionable improvements to prevent future occurrences.
- Environmental Initiatives:Collaborate with the Corporate Environmental Department to facilitate robust environmental programs.
- Incident Reporting:Manage the reporting and follow-up of workplace incidents in coordination with relevant agencies.
- Workers' Compensation:Oversee site Workers Compensation claims to ensure timely and effective management.
- Process Safety Management (PSM):Champion the application of PSM practices, including Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review.
- Job Analysis:Perform routine job skills analysis and task assessments to enhance safety measures.
- Safety Culture:Demonstrate and promote management's commitment to safety at all levels of the organization.
- Team Leadership:Manage and mentor one safety professional, fostering their growth and development.
Qualifications:
- Education:Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
- Experience:A minimum of 10 years in a health and safety role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the chemical or food industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Certifications:Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.
- Communication Skills:Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively train and engage others.
- Regulatory Knowledge:In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial chemical processes.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available
- Frequent plant field visits that requireprotective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, respiratory protection
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
- Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
- Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
- 401k eligibility and company match up to 5% with immediate vesting
- Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
- Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
- Educational assistance program
$110,000 - $163,000 a year
