Safety Manager

Safety ManagerEssity Health and Medical Solutions North America is currently seeking a Safety Manager for our Manchester, CT 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 experience (preferred)Ability 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:Annual base salary of $100K - $130K + 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 insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPTO offering with Paid HolidaysVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insuranceEmployee discounts programScholarship program for children of Essity employeesThe 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