Safety Representative 2

Premier Staffing Solution • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

The Safety Representative supports plant managers in achieving plant safety goals and objectives. The role coordinates safety and environmental compliance activities, assists plant leadership with safety and environmental training, and conducts routine plant inspections to reduce injury risks. The position also advises plant management on safety culture initiatives, regulatory requirements, incident trends, emergency planning, ergonomics, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Associate degree in safety or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience.
• Ability to supervise skilled trades.
• Understanding of CAC (Capacity Assurance Coordinator) program activities and administrative functions.
• Knowledge of plant-floor and plant-supervision processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of industrial processes, safety, and the environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Analytical ability to determine root causes of complex problems.
• Knowledge or understanding of safety and/or environmental regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of business safety absolutes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Supervisor safety training.

Responsibilities

• Support, engage, and advise the plant on safety culture change initiatives, including the Plant Safety Review Board Process, Safe Operations Practice, and incident investigations.
• Support and advise plant management on OSHA regulations, record-keeping requirements, and related issues.
• Support and participate in safety and health programs and contractual memorandums.
• Develop and implement programs to reduce job-related injuries using the Health Information System (HIS), GMSPO Common File System, and Safety/Environmental Manuals of Practice (MOP).
• Support business plan initiatives.
• Serve as the management representative to the local joint health and safety committee.
• Coordinate plant emergency planning activities.
• Support administration of the ergonomic medical symptoms questionnaire.
• Perform monthly safety observation tours.
• Track performance and correction of unsafe conditions.
• Report safety tour results through the Plant Safety Review Board.
• Monitor plant safety performance and report and review all incidents.
• Review the OSHA Log daily and visit medical.
• Review HIS data to identify trends and areas of concern or injury.
• Assist in developing GAP closure plans.
• Apply design-in-safety principles to reduce risk and injury.
• Oversee implementation of best practices.
• Audit the module continuous improvements plan.
• Coordinate ergonomic-related issues.
• Assist with or coordinate the SIR and tracking log.
• Support audit readiness and GAP closure development requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree