Safety Co-ordinator

THE ROLE

Job Summary:

Under the direction of OperationsManager the Safety Coordinatoris responsible forestablishingand maintaining a collaborative safety culture that adheres to all regulatory standards and beyond.The position is also tasked with developing safety policiesproceduresand general processes that willassistin shaping our organization for the future.

Education:Bachelors degree in safety scienceengineeringor industrial hygiene discipline.

Experience:Entry to mid-level relevant experience

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding ofOSHA guidelines as they pertain to manufacturing facilities including the comprehension and interpretation of legal precedents throughout the industry.

• Knowledge of legal requirements related to workplace safety including accident reporting and investigations.

• Experience in reporting and developing policies.

• Capable of developing and implementing training programs.

• Comfortable in a team environment with many different cross-collaboration partnerships.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Problem solving and analytical capabilities.

• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.

• Self-driven once broad goals and expectations have beenestablished.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physicaldemands:While performing duties of job employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk; sit; use hands to fingerhandleor feel objects;reach withhands and arms; talk and hear.Lift 50lbs.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.

• Work environment:The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

EEO Statement:

We are a Drug Free Workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Provider organization hence we encourage minorities and females to apply.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status veteran status non-job-related disability or any other protected group status.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Works closely with staff in engineering human resources legal operations and research and development.

• Provides technical safety and operational training to production personnel.

• Provide on-call evening and weekend support as needed to ensure safe and efficient 24/7 operations.

• Has an understanding ofa BBS (Behavioral Based Safety) Program.

• Prepares written safety programs and policies.

• Identifiescompany safety and operational training needs and develops and coordinates training programs.

• Participates in new product/process reviews including process hazard analysesoperations technicianstraining etc.

• Supports operations/plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards.

• Supports plant personnel inselectionofappropriate personalprotective equipment.

• Maintains safetylibrary(e.g. videos regulations reference manuals).

• Ensurecompliance with all environmental regulations.

• Writesmaintainsand communicates Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and operational instructions for all processes and equipment.

• Assistsas necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports.

• Reviews process-operating procedures/records and provides input for safety and health considerations.

• Understands federal and state occupational safety and health regulations andmonitorsregulatory changes as they occur.

• Provides technical support to corporate and plant personnel to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health regulations.

• Audits practices and records of manufacturing plants to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations.

• Monitors lost-time injuries/illnesses andworkerscompensation claims.

• Coordinates plant safety committee meeting minutes and safety inspection reports and followsupas necessary.

• Performs injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and followsupas necessary.

• Assistin the oversight and continued development of the employee training and evaluation program.

• Work closely with other departments on the overall visualization of the facility including picture board work instructions and video training aids.

Disclaimer:

• This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills. Management reserves the right to assignadditionalduties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is subject to change at any time with or without notice.