Safety Lead

Canon Business Process Services•West Greenwich, RI

About The Position

Responsible for creating and implementing safety standards, programs, training, and interventions to reduce incidents in the workplace and promote safety excellence in accordance with company and OSHA/Federal/State/Local rules and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Health & Safety or equivalent work experience
3-5 years safety experience in warehouse environment
Experience preferred in the following areas: Operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (g., Forklift, Powered Pallet Jacks), Handling/Shipping/Receiving Hazardous Materials, Use of X-Ray or CRBN equipment
Experience in facilitating safety training and certification programs
Creating and writing Job Hazard Analysis
Sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of web-based Incident Management Systems
Strong coaching, facilitation, and communication skills
Excellent writing skills
Strong project management, organizational, administrative and record keeping skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment to drive safety excellence

Nice To Haves

Safety Certification preferred (e.g., OSHA 10/30 General Industry, OSHA HAZWOPER, Forklift, 49 CFR/DOT, IATA, IMDG)

Responsibilities

Supports Corporate Safety Governance System including all safety policies and procedures, ensuring self and employees are in compliance with OSHA/State/Local/Company/Client rules and regulations.
Collaborates and supports Safety, HR, and Operations team to drive safety excellence in assigned location.
Responsible for coordination and facilitation of safety new hire orientation, training and certification programs.
Conducts incident investigations, assists in identifying root cause(s), and implementing corrective action(s).
Creates and implements Job Hazard Analysis, Inspections and Audit Checklists to identify hazards and implement controls.
Develop and implement a site safety improvement plan.
Consults with Regional Safety &Training Specialist and Sr. Regional Safety Training Specialist on development and execution of safety initiatives/interventions to drive continuous improvement and safety excellence.
Coordinates & conducts onsite safety training and Train-the Trainer programs as M aintain appropriate training and certification records including class schedules, registration, attendance, completions, safety certifications and re-certification.
Leverages Incident Management System to proactively manage safety to identify trends at their location.
Develop safety metrics to measure and monitor progress of safety programs and interventions.
Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding safety inspection/audit findings or safety Assists with employee counseling, coaching, and proper documentation of safety performance issues as Performs other HR/Safety duties and special projects as requested.