Director of Safety

Director Of Safety NeededThe Director Of Safety Will Provide Corporate-Wide Direction To All Facilities To Promote Workplace Safety, Eliminate/Reduce Injuries, Manage Costs Associated With Care And Treatment, Develop And Implement Corporate-Wide Safety Protocols, Improve Safety Performance, And Ensure All Facilities' Safety Policies And Procedures Are Aligned With Governmental Regulations And Corporate Objectives.What's In It For You?Competitive Pay Based On Experience And QualificationsExcellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits At Modest Employee ContributionsDiscretionary Bonus401k Participation With Company Matching Contributions Upon Completion Of First 30 Days Of ServiceResponsibilities & DutiesDevelop And Fully Implement Corporate Safety Policies And ProceduresEstablish Proactive Measures At All Locations To Improve Safety Indices/MetricsIdentify/Develop Site-Specific Individuals (Safety Coordinators) At Each Location To Implement And Carry Out Corporate Safety Initiatives; See To Their Training And DevelopmentEnsure Compliance With All Federal And State Statutes And Regulations Governing Workplace SafetyServe As Corporate Interface In All Matters Involving Governmental Investigations/Activities Related To Workplace Safety, Such As Investigations/Inspections By OSHA Or A State's Equivalent AgencyDevelop/Monitor Compliance With Corporate Safety Protocols For The Treatment And Care Of Employees Who Sustain Work Place Injuries/IllnessesLead Continuous Improvement Initiatives To Reduce Work Process Risks, Raise Safety Awareness, And Improve Safe Work Practices.Coordinate All Projects, Training, And Specific Improvement Projects For Each Cks Facility.Ensure All Scheduled Training By Safety Coordinators In Areas Such As Safety Laws And Regulations, Hazardous Condition Monitoring, And Use Of Safety Equipment Are Up To Date.Conduct Safety Audits And Inspect Facilities, Machinery, And Safety Equipment To Identify And Correct Potential Hazards, And To Ensure Safety Regulation Compliance.Oversee The Investigation Of Industrial Accidents, Near-Miss Incidents, And Occupational Injuries To Identify And Reduce/Eliminate Causes; Install Preventive Measures; And Manage Return-To-Work Activities.Provide Technical Advice, Coaching, Guidance, And Mentoring To Employees On Safety Initiatives And Necessary Changes.Lead And Develop The Individuals Reporting Directly To This Position.Build Trust And Confidence With Management, Supervisors, And Employees At All Levels Of The OrganizationDevelop Effective Objectives That Will Lead To The Targeted Improvement Goals.Oversee And Ensure That The Individual Sip's (Safety Improvement Plans) Are Robust And Adhered To.Assigned As The Gate Keeper For The Corporate Safety Manual.Provide Timely And Updated Reports To Executives And Senior ManagementCoordinate Employee Safety Programs To Determine Their Adequacy Including Review Of Short And Long Term Strategic Safety Planning And Development.QualificationsDegree In Safety Management Or Equivalent TrainingSuccessful Experience Directing Safety In A Manufacturing SettingBachelor's Degree Is Preferred (BSBA)5-7 Years Of Progressive Manufacturing Safety Experience Involving Multiple Locations And Large Workforces RequiredThorough Working Knowledge Of Federal Laws And Regulations, As Well As State Laws, Regulations, And Mandates Governing Safety In Manufacturing Settings, Including Osha, Ansi, NfpaStrategic Thinking And Leadership SkillsAbility To Communicate With Employees At All Levels