Safety & Environmental Director

Apache Stainless Equipment Corporation • Beaver Dam, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will operate as a corporate employee with direct supervision from the President. The Safety & Environmental Director will work with operation managers and supervisors of each division in the implementation of our Corporate Safety Program and enforce all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of safety experience.
• OR P.E. registration, IOSH-RSP, CSP, CIH, CHP or CRSP certification and five years of safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements and statutory laws regarding industrial safety.
• Authorize purchase of manufacturing equipment and machinery for compliance with safety regulations.
• Involve in plant expansions and/or acquisitions from a safety perspective.
• Implement a safety audit & observation program to discover and correct unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices.
• Investigate all accidents and near misses, and document/report serious accidents and fatalities to the president.
• Effectively manage worker compensation claims, including filing forms, tracking claims, and ensuring timely closure.
• Analyze accident data to identify trends and patterns, and set priorities for accident reduction programs.
• Maintain a record system for all incidents, concerns, and suggestions.
• Maintain and direct a safety committee to assist in reducing workplace hazards and increasing employee safety awareness.
• Implement an effective safety incentive program.
• Provide safety orientation for all new employees.
• Ensure training of all employees regarding safety programs and other safety-related subjects.
• Maintain a balanced budget for all safety equipment and supplies, and perform purchasing of health and safety related items.
• Organize and communicate with management monthly and annually on accidents and overall safety.
• Engage in continuing education in the safety field by attending seminars and joining committees and organizations.
• Maintain outside professional contacts to exchange and update information concerning safety.
• Act in an advisory capacity on all matters related to safety.
• Manage Product Safety Policy and coordinate efforts with all aspects of safe design and manufacturing.
• Conduct a safety and environmental analysis on all newly designed equipment.
• Ensure all laws and regulations applicable to the design and manufacture of products are followed.
• Maintain safety equipment sheets and safety inspection sheets specific to all manufactured equipment.
• Label all manufactured equipment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Safety inspect all manufactured equipment and approve for shipment.
• Address all equipment safety issues raised by employees or customers.
• Manage all liability claims from product or manufactured equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations on national and state levels.
• Complete all reporting and recordkeeping requirements for environmental compliance.
• Manage all environmental issues regarding acid operations (electro-polish and pickling).
• Research ways to improve air quality, wastewater discharge, and storm water discharge.
• Monitor and audit environmental processes and implement changes for better efficiencies.
• Continually research methods of waste minimization.
• Manage continual improvements to make Apache an “environmentally friendly” company.
• Engage in continual education to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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