Safety Supervisor

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. 12 days ago Requisition ID: 1922 BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The HSE Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that their plant has a highly functioning Safety program and for maintaining, updating, and continuously improving the facilities training program for compliance with federal safety regulations, state laws, and corporate policies. RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: Within the company, the HSE Coordinator should have the ability to interpret corporate guidelines and turn them into actionable plans at their site. They should also have the ability to ascertain trends in the safety culture that should be addressed from a plant level and suggest ideas for the corporate level. Externally, the Safety Coordinator should be prepared to implement actions to maintain compliance with changing the Federal, State, and Local regulations. Facilitate the plant safety program: Conduct safety & OSHA training; manage the safety committee and its members Audit the facility; make and implement recommendations. Prepare and maintain OSHA recordkeeping requirements. Update and report new or developed changes to Corporate SHE/C Manager. Assist in the development and oversee the Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) program at the facility. Communicate adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices. Manage the accident and injury investigation program by ensuring accidents are reported and investigated; lead minor investigations and help to ensure that major investigations are completed when necessary. Communicate with Corporate SHE/C Manager and Plant Manager to ensure that plant performance is maintained in the areas of safety and workers compensation. Assist in the management of workers’ compensation claims and transitional work program. Order and stock safety and first aid supplies. Perform daily safety walkthrough of plant and ensure that unsafe conditions and work practices are addressed. Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed. Review plant construction projects and provide input/oversight on those activities to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines. Accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE principles. Perform necessary environmental monitoring and improvements to maintain compliance with local permits and regulations. Accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles. Perform training of individuals on safety rules and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Compile and distribute plant-specific statistics to further enhance employee understanding of safety performance Perform detailed root cause incident investigations, possibly at facilities other than assigned facility Participate in Lean initiatives at assigned facility Ability to meet all responsibilities of a SC II and III and the following: Assist Corporate SHE/C Manager with corporate level projects. Lead Safety Coordinator Team meetings on a periodic basis. Lead Lean initiatives at assigned facility. Conduct audits at sites other than their home site as needed to enhance safety awareness and improve safety practices. Mentor new Safety Coordinators and ensure they are incorporated into the WL Safety Culture Understand root cause analysis and advanced incident investigation techniques. A thorough knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, and legislative requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal, digital, and written communication skills. An organized self-starter with high energy level. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees to improve processes and performance in health and safety. Strong computer skills. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Musthaveexcellentcommunicationskills. Proficientwithreading,writing,andbasicmathskillsrelatingtothejob,functionor assignment. Abilitytouseandinterpretprecisioninstruments,tools,machinery,andequipment. Mustbeabletoworksafelyinaproductionenvironment;mustbephysicallycapableof performing job-related tasks and job duties. Goodorganizationalskills-musthaveabilitytodeterminepriorities,managetimeproperly, and multi-task. AdherencetoQualityPolicyandISO9001Proceduralrequirements. Workcloselywithqualityassurance,shippingpersonnel,andproductionsupervisor. Initiative,adaptability,andcommunicationskillsarenecessaryforsuccessinthisposition. MustbeaU.S.citizenoranon-U.S.citizenhavinglegalstatustoresideandworkintheU.S.for reasons other than practical training. Regular, predictable, and full attendance is an essential function of the job. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Walk, sit, stoop, bend, talk and hear. Stand and walk 8-10 hours a day. Use hand to fingers, handle, or feel objects, keyboarding, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color. Employee must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Ability to wear PPE, including but not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses, and steel toe footwear that meets ASTM F-2413-2005 Standards while in required locations. The employee will be required to: read, communicate verbally and in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel and to reach with hands and arms. Must be available “on call”, as needed. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position combines hands-on technical analysis and administrative tasks Time will be spent among office, production floor, and yard areas. A large majority of your time may be spent working on the production floor. Some time spent in yard areas could be in all weather conditions Work closely with managers, supervisors, office staff and plant personnel EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Preferred candidate will meet all the requirements for Safety Coordinator III and hold a bachelor’s degree in safety or other technically related field or 10+ years’ experience in a strictly safety related role. Preference given to candidates holding OHST, ASP/GSP or CSP credentials. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel is rarely required. Travel to other cities or manufacturing facilities may be necessary for training or benchmarking purposes. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within WL Plastics; therefore, candidates and employees must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. #J-18808-Ljbffr