Compliance and Safety Specialist

Sonny's Enterprises • Mentor, OH

6d

About The Position

Oversees and coordinates all organization safety activities and programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for all employees; develops and implements accident prevention programs.

Requirements

• 3-5 years related experience
• bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) Preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficient on Word, Excel, Visio, Publisher
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Nice To Haves

• 10% Domestic travel
• Bilingual skills a plus
• GSP, CSP a plus
• First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer a plus
• OSHA 10/30 Instructor a plus

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs to reduce frequency of accidents and injuries; assists in minimizing overall workers’ compensation costs.
• Plans, implements, communicates, and monitors safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Audits various safety program elements of effectiveness; schedules and performs safety inspections; identifies issues and develops corrective action plans alongside Director of EHS.
• Supervises, controls, and monitors fire prevention and firefighting activities.
• Investigates all accidents and injuries; recommends and/or coordinates corrective actions through root cause analysis completion.
• Leads safety training programs designed to instruct employees in general safe work practices plus specific instruction with regard to hazards unique to any job assignment; provides training for new employees.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and web sites; maintains up-to-date knowledge of safety codes and regulations; distributes and/or posts new or revised safety standards that affect the company.
• Reviews and responds to OSHA inquiries through partnership with the Director of EHS.
• Identifies potential safety hazards at all facilities; reports hazards and recommendations for eliminating/reducing to management.
• Assists Director of EHS to coordinate with other departments on design and construction of new equipment, facilities, and work methods to ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Encourages employees and supervisors to report all unsafe conditions immediately and schedules or coordinates repairs as soon as possible.
• Trains employees and supervisors to report any injury that occurs on the job, even a slight cut or strain, immediately.
• Maintains records for statistical measurement and conformance to standard practices of the safety industry.
• Prepares and maintains required safety reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Knowledge of EHS/LMS system operation.

Benefits

• We offer 100% employer paid medical plan.
• Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level