Manufacturing Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Klein Tools • Mansfield, TX

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About The Position

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for performing safety and environmental audits, ergonomic assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, accident/incident investigations, and safety/health training. In addition, this position will recommend correction to deficiencies, eliminate hazards and contribute to the overall improvement of environmental health and safety programs and processes. Establish and maintain required environmental health and safety (EHS) programs and policies to ensure the health, safety, and security of employees and assure compliance with applicable governmental regulations and corporate policies. Provide EHS direction, assistance, and support for all management and manufacturing staff members. Respond to emergencies, injuries, incidents, and/or crisis (on call basis) within the facility and lead efforts to prevent future loss. Perform safety and environmental audits, inspections and accident/incident investigations by observing employee activities and workplace conditions, submitting recommendations to management to correct deficiencies, eliminating hazards and improving the overall programs and processes. Lead ergonomic initiatives within the facility by conducting ergonomic assessments of all manufacturing tasks, recommending ergonomic improvements and maintaining a log of lifting and hands/arms ergonomic scores; leading efforts to reduce scores and high risk tasks per Corporate Loss Prevention guidelines annually. Lead the safety committee in establishing and creating a zero accident and injury culture for all team members and provide follow-up and response to all employee safety suggestions. Conduct safety and environmental training programs per corporate guidelines and consult with external specialists or training providers as necessary; includes areas such as forklift and scissor lift operation, emergency action planning, Lockout/Tagout, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, First Aid, bloodborne pathogens, toolbox talks and monthly safety workshops. Handle all safety reporting and recordkeeping for the facility including the OSHA 300 injury log, monthly injury, and First Aid reports for CLP, safety training, waste manifests, industrial hygiene monitoring, and accident/incident investigations. Follow Six Sigma lean manufacturing standards to keep work area clean and safe from hazards. Perform other duties as assigned within the nature and level of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, environmental safety, or related discipline.
• Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, federal, and state regulatory compliance requirements.
• Willingness to be a certified First Responder and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to travel up to one week per month.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills.
• Effective computer skills with ability to use Microsoft products.
• Ability to inform, educate, and influence employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to define problems and resolve them quickly.
• Ability to work well with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and environmental audits, ergonomic assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, accident/incident investigations, and safety/health training.
• Recommend correction to deficiencies and eliminate hazards.
• Establish and maintain required EHS programs and policies.
• Provide EHS direction, assistance, and support for management and manufacturing staff.
• Respond to emergencies, injuries, incidents, and/or crisis.
• Lead ergonomic initiatives and conduct ergonomic assessments.
• Lead the safety committee to establish a zero accident and injury culture.
• Conduct safety and environmental training programs.
• Handle all safety reporting and recordkeeping for the facility.
• Follow Six Sigma lean manufacturing standards.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree