Safety Specialist

Kubota • Edgerton, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the efforts to implement and sustain safety process for Kubota. Assist with strategic plans that will reduce workplace injuries to include the installation and maintenance of a behavioral based safety system. Conduct daily, weekly and monthly departmental and facility audits to ensure the safest working environment for the company and the employees. Conduct and coordinate safety and related activities. Assist with safety and training recordkeeping and reporting.

Requirements

• In lieu of a degree at least 3 years of experience in a similar role within a similar industry required.
• Knowledge of the distribution and logistics industry.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA general industry regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Safety Management, or related field preferred.
• With a degree at least 1 year of experience in a similar safety role within a similar industry preferred.
• Forklift and some powered equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure annual OSHA compliance to include reporting, contractor compliance, plan documentation, training and safety records.
• Investigates both near miss and work-related injuries, prepares reports to include PDCA process corrective actions and communicates these.
• Perform hazard analysis/abatement reviews.
• Provide safety communications (postings, employee meetings, etc.).
• PPE Management to include assessments, availability of supplies, vendor management and support.
• Provide training support for all safety related topics.
• Participate in government inspections from OSHA or other relevant agencies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level