Job Location: Lancaster PA
Pay Level:1B
This position will be posted internally until the close of business on 02/21.
Summary:
The Hershey Company Y&S Lancaster plant is a nonUnion plant that produces licorice products such as Twizzlers Nibs and Pull & Peel in a highspeed complex environment.
In addition the Manufacturing Safety Specialist will:
Compliance:
- Provide leadership for developing and implementing specific safety policies and programs. Maintain technical proficiency and serve as plant resource for EH&S program areas that deliver technical understanding to nontechnical audiences. Develop and deliver effective safety training programs to any level in the organization. To attain compliance provide technical guidance on complex safety issues to BU Leaders supervisors and other functional teams.
Auditing:
- Perform or coordinate compliance inspections of safety procedures equipment and programs to ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements and risk reduction management. Report on findings and work with plant management to develop action plans to address deficiencies. Support plant management and other safety staff to ensure action plans are implemented and the necessary followup occurs. Review new equipment installation designs and plans for compliance with established standards such as OSHA ANSI NFPA etc.
Incident Management:
- Independently execute investigation and analysis of incidents to identify root cause and to verify satisfactory completion of corrective actions. Initiate appropriate corrective and preventative action plans communicate findings and follow up to verify effective results of corrective actions. Collaborates and assists BU Leaders and supervisors in determining resolutions and implementing corrective actions that meet the needs of the BU and prevent incident reoccurrence. Document data using various computer support systems (e.g. SAP EH&S SharePoint MS Excel).
Safety Management System & Continuous Improvement:
- Assists with developing implementing and monitoring Safety Management System aspects and written program documentation. Conducts regular written program reviews and prepares and owns updates. Performs regular internal audits and documents reports findings and follows up on nonconformances. Participate in/lead verification and validation activities that demonstrate an effective safety management system at the facility.
Project / Business Unit Support:
- Drive continuous improvement by utilizing Safety program elements such as the Near Miss Program Corrective Action initiatives work orders QDR Prestart reviews for engineering projects and other risk reduction programs. The Champions First Aid team prepares documents as necessary. Leads and/or participates in multifunctional improvement teams to provide safety guidance and safety problemsolving. Interacts with project managers to ensure safety issues are identified early in the project design and development process and are evaluated and addressed.
Training:
- Create and implement training programs and informational materials to convey safety policies and procedures for new hire orientation ongoing regulatory requirements and specialized training. Various learning management styles and verification techniques ensure employee duplication of training material understanding.
Skills and Experience:
- Detailed working knowledge of federal state and local occupational safety industry regulations and guidelines (OSHA EPA L&I other)
- Strong document management skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong problemsolving/troubleshooting skills
- Strong observation and auditing skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and sustain EH&S change in facility culture. Unafraid to create successful and sustainable employee working relationships.
- Proficiency in computer programs/software such as Microsoft Word Outlook Excel Access PowerPoint SAP EH&S and SAP PM
- Must be able to plan prioritize and complete multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to selflead and independently complete work tasks with effective results
- Must be able to work well in a team environment but also have the ability to function independently
- Must have strong employee training development and presentation skills
- Flexibility is key in this role as priorities change quickly. Must be able to move between tasks and projects on short notice and quickly change priorities based on customer and department needs while meeting project deadlines
- Ability to function under various functional demands such as work flexible hours climb ladders to work platforms climb stairs to other work areas lifting of moderately heavy items such as test equipment or materials
Minimum Requirements and Education:
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational/Industrial Safety Safety Engineering Human Factors or other EH&S related field preferred. Equivalent related work experience that demonstrates professional EH&S skill set will be considered.
- Ability to qualify and attain Associate Safety Professional (ASP) within 2 years through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Experience:
- Preference for 3 to 5 years experience in a heavy manufacturing environment related to EHS program management.
- Preference for food foodrelated or consumer package goods experience.
- Experience in Safety Management System (VPP OHSAS 18001 ANSI Z10 is a plus
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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individuals race color gender age national origin religion citizenship status marital status sexual orientation gender identity transgender status physical or mental disability protected veteran status genetic information pregnancy or any other categories protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
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Required Experience:
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