Safety Specialist

OBJECTIVE
The Safety Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs, policies, and procedures at CWS facility. This person must be thoroughly familiar with industrial safety regulations promulgated by federal and state level OSHA. The Safety Specialist will lead the site safety training and development team with identifying training needs, developing and conducting training sessions, and measuring training effectiveness. This person will also lead the specific site’s safety steering committee and Emergency Response Teams.

In addition, this person will coordinate and lead the safety audit and inspection processes a teach site and participate in safety audits at other corporate facilities. And finally, the Safety Specialist will assist the Corporate Environmental, Safety, and Facilities Manager, Operations Director, and Site Plant Manager with efforts to incorporate Safety with
Quality, Productivity, and other business objectives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.

• Develops processes and procedures for continuous compliance with all safety regulations and internal safety policies on adaily basis.
• Advises Plant Manager, Senior Plant Engineer, Engineers, Production Managers, Human Resource Manager, and Department Managers at the specific location on safety initiatives and programs
• Directs personnel to develop recordkeeping processes that insure continuous compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations
• Gathers, analyzes, and summarizes injury and incident data. Reviews Incident Investigation Reports generated at the specific site. Responsible for driving improvements in the Incident Investigation processes.
• Negotiates terms and agreements with state and/or federal OSHA regulators if necessary.
• Reads, interprets, and communicates safety regulations to affected stakeholders at the site Operations Managers, Plant Managers, and Senior Plant Engineers.
• Provides training to operators, Department Managers, and Engineers on how to effectively comply with all applicable safety regulations.
• Assists the staff in preparing annual budgets, strategic 3-year planning, and safety reports.
• Provides leadership to the site’s safety committees and teams include the Steering Committee, Emergency Response Teams, Audit Teams, and Others
• Responsible for leading the site’s machine inspection processes for both new and existing equipment

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Must be proficient in English.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

EDUCATION

• Four year college or university program certificate; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent
• combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
• Collaboration Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Team member Focus
• Decision Making
• Learning Orientation
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Teamwork Orientation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include helping to interview, hire, and train employees. Also this person will help plan, assign, and direct work. The person will also be involved with helping to reward and discipline employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
INTERNAL

• Team Members at all levels of the organization

EXTERNAL

• Vendors
• Suppliers

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; or climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

LOCATION
This position is based in Medley, Florida but travel is required to multiple sites. Relocation assistance is available.

Pay: $71,000.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work Location: In person