Plant Office - STCL - SAFETY/THM COORDINATOR LEAD

Inteplast Group•Plattsburgh, NY

About The Position

The Lead Safety/THM Coordinator provides guidance in the administration and implementation of safety program; coordinates safety activities with other departments; provides administrative and technical advice to supervisors and employees to ensure safety control mechanisms. Ensure compliance with all Federal and state safety laws and regulations and safety procedures and processes. The Safety/THM Coordinator monitors operations to eliminate hazardous activities. Develops policies to promote occupational health and safety (OSH) awareness. Focuses on prevention and need to be diligent and analytical. Supports the creation of a healthy and safe workplace.

Requirements

Computer applications including document, presentation, spreadsheet and database programs.
Highly ethical individual who applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. Exercises discretion when involved in highly confidential and sensitive matters.
Naturally self-motivated, confident individual with ability to work independently and/or with limited direction, as well as cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful and productive work habits.
Effective one-on-one and group presentations and facilitation.
Using strong oral and written communication techniques for the interpersonal communications required to manage sensitive safety and investigative matters.
Collect data from a variety of sources; organize, plan and present recommendations to management staff and operations personnel.
Research alternative courses of action beyond prescribed guidelines.
Determine correct or efficient courses of action.
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily
Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation
Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
Adheres to, complies with and assists with the enforcement of Company safety policies and procedures
Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes and corrective action of the accident
Works with Department and Plant Managers to incorporate a THM and TPM program
Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents and related events
Track, analysis incidents and accidents.
Conduct regular safety inspections to identify workplace hazards and implement hazard controls before accidents occur. Also, determine whether any employees are using unsafe safety practices and may need more training.
Coaches managers, supervisors and employees on expected roles, responsibilities and protocols
Provide OSHA required initial and annual training to all employees
Oversees waste standard disposals procedures including hazardous waste and recycling. Insures all recyclables are properly disposed of.