Safety Manager

Safety Manager Hartford City Mill - Hartford City, IN 47348 Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift M-F 8 hours per day Education Level Bachelor's Travel Percentage Less than 10% Category Management Description Who We Need: A person who is formally educated in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a science-based curriculum. The person is qualified to act as a subject matter expert in Safety Management. Summary: To implement and manage Safety programs for the site. This position may or may not have direct reports. What You Will Need: Leads by example, mentoring, and exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with the company's values. May provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational areas. May plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. May provide recommendations regarding staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination. May prepare and/or deliver performance appraisal for staff. Portrays a passion for safety and the well-being of people. What You Will Do: Implement Safety program and objectives to meet regulatory requirements and safety needs of the site. Examples of reporting may include but are not limited to LOTO, OSHA 300, TRR, etc. Evaluates new and existing programs to assess suitability and the need for changes. Leads incident investigations by identifying system causes, defining appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence. Shares these lessons with the sites during the recurring monthly Lessons Learned meeting – promoting a learning culture. Monitors injury, illness, and incident related performance within the site. Ensures the proper reporting of all injuries/illnesses in the company SAFETY System. Monitors performance for trends or other indicators of improving or degrading incident performance and develops and implements strategic solutions that improve the performance. Oversee Safety plans, procedures, training, etc. at the site. Ensure information is current, complete, and effectively implemented. Communicates findings, concerns, and deficiencies to the responsible managers to effect timely and necessary corrections. Assists in the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will support management's efforts to improve and maintain compliance. Advises employees on how to minimize risks and hazards and improve SAFETY performance Builds a strong relationship with the Enterprise SAFETY team to align the site direction with the overall company SAFETY Vision and Strategic Deployment Plan. Fosters participation with the Joint Safety Committee. Other duties as assigned Qualifications What is Expected: Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a science field from an accredited institution. Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. Excellent written and verbal communications. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to develop and present materials. Additional Requirements Company requested OSHA certifications Job Specific Competencies: Ability to implement the Enterprise SAFETY Standards and site Safety programs and objectives at the site. Ability to provide employee training using multiple delivery methods and media. Ability to conduct an incident investigation and system cause analysis. Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication to individuals and groups of diverse sizes. Ability to act appropriately in emergency situations.