Safety Manager

thyssenkrupp Materials NA•Perry Township, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager acts as leader, educator, liaison and partner in pursuing excellence and value in the plants and/or office using the concepts of Continuous Improvement problem solving. The Safety Manager must understand and communicate the issues and supporting data that impact health, safety and the environment, as well as the improvement tools necessary to support the desired culture. This position may supervise other safety personnel.

Requirements

BA or 5 years’ experience in a safety industry-related field
One year management experience
Demonstrated leadership and classroom facilitation skills
Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Team building: ability to involve employees and the leadership team in the process
Excellent computer skills: Power point, Excel, Word, Visio and Project
Safety Mindset

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a safety related field and 3 years experience in safety management
Formal training in regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

Implements, and coordinates safety program for the locations in the region, and monitors work processes and procedures to drive team performance toward departmental and organizational goals
Facilitate training to operations/office personnel on safety processes and practices, new initiatives and injury and accident avoidance
Administer and monitor Behavior Based Safety initiatives. Plays a key role in changing and fostering a corporate safety culture
Facilitate two-way communication with leadership and employees, and other communication mediums regarding safety performance, incidents, and other related information
Perform internal audits to identify non-compliance, hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors; audit scope includes processes, facilities and equipment
Manage improvement opportunities and non-compliance corrections through implementation
Mentor operational management in safety process
Perform accidents/incidents investigations and facilitates the development of root cause corrections
Conduct hazard assessment, including identification of hazards and corrective action plans
Coordinate early and safe return to work programs
Facilitate safety committee meetings
Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance
Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations
Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment
Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken; prepare and participate in enforcement hearings as necessary
Obtain permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with requirements
Prepare, organize, and maintain records
Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation
Monitor waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, provincial, or local regulations.
Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
Oversee all operational training and ensure requirements are satisfied.
Provide leadership, coaching, formal and informal training in support of on-going initiatives
Identifying training and development needs within an organization
Make training plan monthly, quarterly, annually
Partner with operational managers to identify specific training needs to design required training
Supervise Safety Representatives