Safety Manager

PEPPER SOURCE LTD•Van Buren, AR

62d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager will be based at our Van Buren facility, but will be responsible for safety at our Rogers plant as well. This role works with and through management to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures and to assist in the achievement of profitability/productivity requirements. The Safety Manager will assist, plan, and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA and DOT. They will advise management on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions, plan and implement employee training, maintain safety files and records, perform safety surveys and inspections, conduct post-accident investigations, and assist in the development and evaluation of safety programs. Additionally, the role involves assisting with and maintaining environmental reports such as Storm water permits and SPCC.

Requirements

Excellent computer, communication and training skills
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Basic knowledge of computers; Knowledge of Database, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in OSHA, MSHA, DOT and EPA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
Advises management personnel on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
Plans and implements training for employees in worksite safety practices.
Maintains safety files and records.
Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
Conducts post-accident investigation and prepares report identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management.
Assist, set up and conducts training.
Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
Assist and maintain environmental reports including Storm water permits, SPCC, etc.