SAFETY ASSISTANT SECTION MANAGER

Safety Assistant Section ManagerThe Safety Assistant Section Manager reports directly to the Safety Section Manager and is a delegate role during the Manager's absence. The Assistant Section Manager mentor's corporate safety coordinators and affiliate safety PIC's. Collaborates with Corporate Safety and Plant level Leadership teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain regulatory compliance. This role supports and facilitates the company's Safety and Health programs across multiple manufacturing facilities. The Safety Assistant Section Manager Leads safety audits, assists with corporate-wide compliance initiatives, supports/facilitates incident investigations, and ensures consistent application of safety standards across all manufacturing operations.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required.Associate or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent safety training and experience preferred.Minimum 3 years in industrial/manufacturing or process chemical, commercial environments, with some supervisory or managerial experience and can demonstrate expertise in:OSHA standards and regulations in the manufacturing industry.Familiarity with state and federal regulatory agencies (OSHA, Texas Railroad Commission, NFPA, AMSE).Preferred Certifications but not required:Certified Safety ManagerCertified Safety and Health Official (CSHO)Safety, Health and Risk Management (SHERM)Safety, Health & Environmental Professional (SHEP)Position requires strong leadership and managerial capabilities, with the ability to supervise and mentor safety personnel across multiple sites or departments.Excellent written communication skills; must be proficient at writing safety procedures, internal memos, and creating reports to upper management. Additionally, the manager serves as the primary communicator to the Group on all things safety.Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence employees at all levels of the organization to drive all safety initiatives.Good supervisory skills, with proven track record of achieving safety goals and holding teams accountable for results.Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.Job Responsibilities:Responsible for assisting the Safety Section Manager with designing and implementing an effective Corporate Safety Programs and Initiatives.Responsible for periodically auditing Inteplast Group Plants for compliance with required safety programs and all established rules and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies and the enforcement of all company safety rules and procedures.Review and revise corporate safety procedures and forms.Responsible for ensuring all Plants meet at a minimum the Inteplast Basic Required Training requirements for all employees to provide a safe working environment.Facilitate annual corporate safety audit that includes the review of all Plant's and Division corrective action status of:Incident InvestigationsAudits and inspectionTraining programs and record keepingYear-end Safety TrendsReport trends and follow-up quarterly with each Plant on status of open actions regarding:Corporate and Annual Self Safety AuditsIncident investigationsCustomer and Third-Party Audits and InspectionsInsurance AuditsResponsible for establishing Safe Operability Review Program at each Plant to track any changes occurring within the facility that may affect the plant's safety program to include changes in:Process chemicalsTechnologyEquipmentProceduresAnd other areas.Capable of investigating any/all OSHA complaints/citationsImplement new safety programs so that there is renewed content in the Group's safety program.Help maintain and improve the audit/inspection program that occurs as Corporate Safety audits all locations.Develop staff and verify that staff is adequately trained.Oversee the training initiatives of Corporate Safety.Oversee and facilitate safety events such as Safe and Sound Week, Forklift Safety event, etc.Stay current with all regulations validating that the Group is following all requirements in safety.Work with all Group locations on safety related concerns/issues.Oversee and ensure all monthly Group safety data collection and reporting completed by the first of each month.Training:Supervisory and management safety trainingNFPA and OSHAEmergency preparedness and response planning PlansAccident investigation training (5why)Hazard Communication (HazCom) trainingRisk AssessmentAccident prevention trainingSafety auditingPhysical Requirements:Ability to walk manufacturing floors for extended periodsLift up to 40 lbs.Work in hot, humid, or noisy environmentsAbility to respond to emergency situationsWork Environment Conditions Subjected To In This Position:Inside and outside environments applyManufacturing environmentAbility to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot)Subject to noiseSubject to air density conditions that may require the use of a respiratorMachines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices & Software:Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)Multi-function printers (printer, copier, scanner, fax machine)Phones (digital and mobile)PC (Windows, Mac, or Chrome OS)Tablet (Android or iOS)Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.