OVERVIEW:
Responsible for overseeing the organization's Health, Safety and Environmental compliance initiatives, ensuring the creation, implementation, training, and oversight of workplace HSE standards across all operational sites.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote and model safe workplace behaviors, while reviewing and reinforcing company safety protocols to ensure adherence across all facilities.
- Create, update, and communicate comprehensive written guidelines for HSE practices and related programs.
- Enforce company conduct standards as outlined in the employee handbook
- Provide consistent direction and support for HSE protocols through facility walkthroughs and equipment evaluations.
- Identify potential risks, evaluate exposures, and design plans to mitigate or eliminate hazards, regularly auditing plans for effectiveness.
- Revise and maintain standard operational procedures to align with safe work requirements and conduct training based on those standards.
- Guide and support management in ensuring compliance with HSE measures.
- Develop and deliver customized training using varied methods to increase awareness and comprehension among employees.
- Conduct and support new hire orientations, emergency preparedness training, and other compliance programs, such as Lockout/Tagout protocols.
- Organize and lead regular safety committee meetings, preparing and distributing meeting records.
- Coordinate inspections with regulatory agencies, addressing deficiencies and ensuring compliance.
- Conduct environmental testing, maintain compliance with relevant legal requirements, and ensure all reporting is completed accurately.
- Investigate workplace incidents, document findings, determine causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Review and monitor reported incidents, conduct audits, and oversee necessary adjustments.
- Stay informed about updates to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Keep up to date on governmental agency requirements, such as defined by OSHA).
- Manage a well-organized repository of required documentation, including SDS files and risk assessments.
- Oversee inventory and procurement of safety supplies, collaborating with vendors and obtaining competitive pricing.
- Drive the timely rollout and adoption of new safety initiatives and policies.
- Partner with HR to plan, execute, and document various training initiatives.
- Perform other tasks as required by the business needs or leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 4 years of Health, Safety and Environmental experience, with a focus on Industrial Safety and Health.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in a course of study related to HSE.
- Manufacturing experience strongly preferred, but will consider candidates with HSE experience in another setting.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- MS Excel skills.
RELOCATION: negotiable