Safety Manager

Anderson Erickson Dairy Co•Des Moines, IA

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the development of and coordinating the implementation, training, and administration of EHS programs, policies, and procedures designed to promote a healthy environment that encourages injury and accident prevention. Be prompt in responding to reported accidents in order to determine the root cause and evaluation of current safety practices. Offer a safe and hazard-free working environment to workers in the workplace.

Requirements

General knowledge of job safety analysis and hazard identification and assessment.
General knowledge of OSHA and Environmental rules and regulations related to the manufacturing industry.
Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills – ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Excellent inter-personal skills – ability to establish rapport and interact effectively with plant management, corporate management, and vendors
Strong computer skills – ability to write procedures, store and manipulate data, prepare reports and analyses, etc.
Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel is a must.
Good reasoning, evaluative and problem-solving skills
Safe work practices and be able to lift up to 75 pounds or greater at times.
Must be able to climb and work from ladders at heights up to 30 feet and perform tasks at working heights up to 40 feet.
Bending, squatting, and twisting of the body will occur.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen, physical aptitude test, and background check upon acceptance of a conditional employment offer.
Must possess a valid Iowa Drivers License.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Access and PowerPoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintains an in-depth knowledge of all local, state, and federal laws that regulate the safety and health of employees.
Performs inspections and audits of work environments, equipment, and processes to identify safety and health concerns and to ensure compliance with established policies, industry standards, environmental, and occupational health and safety requirements.
Develop and present safety training material to new and established employees, managers, and supervisors.
Maintain accurate safety and training records.
Develop, update, and manage workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures designed to prevent injuries and ensure regulatory compliance.
Assists managers, supervisors, and employees in identifying workplace hazards and solicits input to create a safe work environment.
Promotes appropriate safety practices through research, communications, training materials, safety programs, etc.
Monitors and reports accidents and violations, propose disciplinary actions, and countermeasures when appropriate.
Promotes safety through direct interaction with employees.
Recommends solutions to improve operations and work practices that will eliminate or mitigate injuries and accidents.
Analyzes accident and injury investigation data to identify causes and recommends corrective action.
Performs other related duties.