Safety Specialist

JENNMAR is seeking a Safety Specialist who will assist in planning, leading, organizing, controlling, evaluating and implementing the entire Safety/Health process, participating in all required activities while supporting management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• College/University Degree Preferred;
• High School Diploma/GED Required;
• Two (2) Years Related Safety and OSHA experience required; or Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health management systems and regulatory safety standards.
• Possess ability to utilize safety inspection methods, techniques, and equipment as well as reason and make judgements to meet deadlines in a high-volume production environment.
• Possess proficient organizational skills with great attention to detail with a safety and quality orientated mindset.
• Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills to present information or ideas clearly to personnel at all levels of production operations and plant/senior management.
• Possess proficient information gathering and monitoring skills to facilitate effective, unbiased decision making and problem-solving functions.
• Possess proficient mathematical ability to provide technical support
• Possess proficient computer literacy.
• Possess a proactive and action oriented “Team” mentality with ability to take initiative and maintain confidentiality.
• Possess close visual acuity and upper limb coordination with (5-20 lbs) lifting capability during normal work duties.
• Possess ability to sit or stand as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assist in managing the overall Safety compliance, record keeping, and reporting for OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory entities
• Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to required Safety procedures (ex. LOTO, SOP’s)
• Perform risk assessments of manufacturing processes to include implementing controls and review of effectiveness
• Ensure the workplace is evaluated for occupational exposures (IH for noise, air contaminants) and measures put in place (ex. audiograms)
• Ensure employees are provided with the necessary resources to perform their jobs safely (ex. training, forms/procedures, PPE)
• Analyses and participates in Management-Based Safety (MBS) processes on a regular basis and ensures that all available resources are being utilized effectively by Management
• Assist with required, documented inspections while continually inspecting plant areas for safety risks/hazards, compliance issues, and areas of improvement
• Ensures inspections required by other teammates are performed, reviewed for issues, and issues addressed accordingly
• Assists with completion of preventative/corrective actions for incidents and other Safety related issues, as well as, continual improvement projects
• Administers Company Safety recognition program and promotes motivation/participation
• Assist the H.R. Administrator with claim reporting/handling, return-to-work program, and any other Workers’ Compensation requirements/issues
• Attends training sessions to acquire innovative methods to maintain contemporary Safety procedures.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by Plant or Senior management.

Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; voluntary 401k plan with company match up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life and short term disability coverage.