Safety Manager Global MC

Albany International Corp. • St. Stephen, SC

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About The Position

The Safety Manager Global MC is responsible for overseeing MC's organizational compliance with local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations, providing programs that ensure a safe workplace, implementing initiatives to prevent accidents, occupational diseases and exposure to long-term health risks (SIF). Act as a facilitator of Continuous Improvement for Safety to ensure improvement in the safe behavior of employees as well as ensuring the application of Safety Absolutes in all MC plants.

Requirements

• Ability to lead projects and influence teams.
• Problem-Solving Abilities.
• Leadership and Influencing.
• Risk Assessment Proficiency.
• Analytical Skill.
• Attention to Detail.
• A minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with OSHA standards required.
• Experience on Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Successful experience managing safety issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of EHS principles, data analysis and relevant standards/guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Profession (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job.
• Use appropriate PPE that has been identified on the Hazard Analysis for the department/role.
• Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned.
• Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the existing safety culture within the MC organization.
• Drive best in Safety initiatives, ensuring that all programs and policies, which align with global MC standards, are being deployed at the site level.
• Continually monitor requirements and best practices from OSHA, corporate and other appropriate organizations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Work cooperatively with local Safety Coordinators and Plant Managers on Safety related issues.
• Support the creation of the JSA and ensure that the action plan is implemented and communicated between the MC sites in accordance with expectations.
• Supervise the risk management process for each piece of equipment and the actions taken to prevent it, and collaborate in the sharing of best practices.
• Ensure that Safety Absolute standards are applied at all MC sites.
• Oversee Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFS) by implementing actions to reduce risks, tracking exposures, ensuring the application of local action plans, and analyzing SIF observations globally.
• Ensure that Site Security Policies are updated and follow up on security requirements. Confirm annual assessments are completed.
• Keep safety data and metrics updated globally (safety data management) analyze and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee CI actions in Safety, including but not limited to: Updating the Global Safety A3 and ensuring that site A3 actions are aligned; Updating the safety slide of the Quarterly Report; Identify systemic issues and follow up actions; Following the 4-Step CI Process; Organize and share best practices; Lead the CI's safety initiatives; Ensure that CI routines are used to identify and act on safety opportunities with a sense of urgency.
• Support and coach local safety coordinators and plant managers in safety-related matters in order to comply with MC expectations and local legislation.
• Create and deploy a global safety training and programs focused on safe employee behavior.
• Provide technical guidance to management regarding safety, health and environmental risk and present appropriate risk mitigation options, including cost and risk analyses.
• Coordinate internal and external safety audits to assess facility compliance with MC expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Update and communicate MC Safety Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees