Safety Leader

Newell Brands • Kent, OH

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About The Position

The Safety Leader will plan, implement, and coordinate SEAL programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses, violations of federal and state safety regulations, and financial losses at the facility level. This role also involves developing and coordinating programs to improve the new hire orientation and training processes on the distribution floor.

Requirements

• BS in Occupational Safety, Safety Management, EH&S, Industrial Technology, Safety Engineering, Human Resources, or other related degree or equivalent experience.
• History of working in a distribution/warehouse environment – 3 years or more preferred.
• Helpful to be CSP, CHMM and/or CWCP certified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Business acumen, leadership, presentation skills.
• Team player with the potential to lead/drive teams.
• Ability to manage conflict and maintain composure in tense situations.
• Familiar with planning, organizing, and prioritizing workload.
• Able to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion.
• Judgment, problem solving, technical knowledge.
• Negotiating skills.
• Organizational agility/getting things done through others.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Lean manufacturing/6S/visual factory experience.
• Must complete all OSHA required training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
• Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
• Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met.
• Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
• Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.
• Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes.
• Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.
• Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
• Supervise safety and training teams and specialists.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree