Safety Manager

Safety ManagerEssity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Personal Care, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.Essity Professional Hygiene North America is currently seeking a Safety Manager for our Middletown, Ohio location.As part of the site leadership team (SLT) this critical position will be responsible for: promoting a proactive safety culture that engages all employees, implementing programs that ensure sustainable compliance to applicable regulations and Essity requirements, and drives risk reduction and hazard elimination through continuous improvement processes.We are looking for a transformational leader who embodies our values, is not afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move with a sense of urgency. If this is you, we would love to talk.What You Will DoLead the site-wide safety culture change by implementing Essity I Care Journey StepsEstablish safety goals, objectives and implementation plan with the SLTDevelops and updates all safety policies, procedures, and training modulesCoordinates supervisory and employee safety training and record keepingLead the coordination of safety communications site-wideImplement a management system that ensures compliance with applicable regulationsCoordinates and participates in the Union/Management Safety Committee meetingsSupervises activities of contract security guard servicesCoordinates safety audits, incident, and accident investigationsManage entry of safety data metrics in company databaseCoordinate and support machine safety risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis, and pre-job work permit planning to reduce risksLead the contractor management programPerform other essential responsibilities as deemed necessaryWho You AreBachelor's degree with a major in Occupational Safety or relevant program (preferred)Five plus (5+) years safety management experienceAbility to develop and implement safety programsAbility to communicate verbally and in written formAbility to motivate employees to work safelyStrong computer and training skillsKnowledge of OSHA regulations and workers compensation law.What We Can Offer YouAt Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.Compensation and Benefits:Expected Compensation:Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental InsuranceWellness program provided through RallyHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contributionCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurancePTO offering with Paid HolidaysScholarship program for children of Essity employees.The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact View email address on click.appcast.io, we are improving lives, every dayWorking at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.