SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

ENGINEERING SERVICES & PRODUCTS C•Dyersville, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The individual in this position reports to the VP of Operations. The manager is responsible for safety and lean initiatives that drive compliance in accordance with our company’s safety/compliance policies and procedures. The individual in this position will work directly with the VP of Operations to understand our operational needs and challenges regarding safety and compliance and assist with implementing policies and procedures as necessary. Establish and help promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in safety, environmental and risk management in a manufacturing environment
Excellent communication skills with all levels of our organization
Proficient in MS Office is required
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university in Safety, Compliance, Risk Management, Operations or related field; Or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
2-5 years of related experience in safety and/or compliance in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred
Completion of OSHA compliance training required
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints internally or from regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively present information to management or team members.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and be proficient in the ERP software.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, fractions and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with EPA, DNR and OSHA agencies preferred
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Skilled at developing and delivering safety/compliance programs
Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques a plus
Experience working independently and in teams

Responsibilities

Design and implement programs, safety handbooks, policies and procedures for compliance and safety needs for all team members at ESAPCO and ClearSpan.
Create and administer general safety policies and procedures to be followed by all team members in compliance with local and state agencies and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
Create and administer safety policies and procedures to be followed by all team members in compliance with local, state and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.
Create and administer safety policies and procedures to be followed by all team members in compliance with local and state Department of Natural Resources rules and regulations.
Responsible for working with other safety companies to get certification for our company regarding new business.
Work with the VP of Operations on initiatives to achieve ISO 9000 certification for the company.
Responsible for continuing to develop and maintain a safety conscious work environment amongst team members.
Be a member of the company safety committee to promote health and safety throughout the organization.
Perform safety walk-through audits each week and inform managers and supervisors of hazards to be fixed with follow up.
Be an active member of the accident/near miss or incident review meeting committee to investigate any safety incidents that happened.
Perform root cause analysis and action plan to prevent further injuries.
Update and maintain OSHA logs and perform online reporting as necessary through the OSHA site.
Inspect company facilities to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards and recommend corrective action plan.
Train new team members or current team members on safety initiatives and programs.
Develop new safety programs and train team members on existing or new safety programs.
Perform industrial hygiene sampling as needed when working with OSHA.
Create, compile safety reports as needed for company and other regulatory agencies
Maintain safety files and records
Oversee the administration of worker’s compensation program to cut down on lost time incidents and claims.
Participate in the investigation of accidents or injuries and cooperate in preparation of materials for the use in worker’s compensation hearings, lawsuits or insurance investigations.
Manage internal first responders
Other duties as assigned.