Location: Ashland,OH, USA
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Job Title: Safety Coordinator Functional Area: Supply Chain
Department: Safety Location: Ashland
Reports To (title): Safety Manager
General Summary
Under the direction of the Safety Manager, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing technicial safety and health related support to plant personnel; develop plant safety programs, health and wellness programs and objectives; coordinate safety training; monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support to plant personnel to ensure compliance with Company policies and Federal, State, and Local regulations. Will support the plant to drive safety programs; assist in implementing best practices to meet safety objectives and support safety initiatives. This role will also coordinate with the Occupational Medical Team and external suppliers/agencies to ensure regulatory compliance with Workers Compensation.
Principal Accountabilities
Follow safety work rules and complete job tasks in a safe manner at all times. Prepare written safety and health programs and policies. Review injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follow-up as necessary. Provide technical support to plant personnel to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health regulations. Identify company safety training needs and develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs. Serve as member of the Safety Committee and ensure plant preparedness for internal/external safety audits. Will be responsible for meeting minutes and updating safety inspection reports. Review process operating procedures/batch records, MYOSH reporting and provide input for safety and health considerations. Understand Federal and State occupational safety and health regulations and monitor regulatory changes (through Federal Register, etc.) as they occur. Responsible for maintaining records for regulatory mandated programs such as but not limited to: respiratory protection, blood borne pathogens, hearing conversation and OSHA recordkeeping/AON. Monitor lost-time injuries/illnesses and Worker's Compensation Claims for plant. Promote safety and health awareness through internal newsletters, and specific training programs. Serve as liaison with medical department to review standard operating procedures relative to safety and employee health and wellness. Advise plant personnel of regulatory changes with which the plant must comply. Conducts surveillance/compliance of/for things such as hot work permits, asbestos, powered industrial equipment and heat stress. Periodically audit practices and records of manufacturing plant to ensure compliance with company programs and Federal/State occupational safety and health regulations. Coordinate employee audiometric testing, shoe fair, and maintain safety library (e.g. videos, regulations, reference manuals). Assist in the development of the annual plant safety and health goals. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Safety Manager. May serve as a backup for the Production Coordinator role when needed.
Job Specifications (knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certification, and training normally required for competent performance in the job)
* Associate's degree from a two-year accredited college or university in a safety/engineering/industrial hygiene field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
* Years of relevant experience: 2 years of previous safety related experience in a manufacturing environment (Prior experience in food manufacturing/consumer product industry is preferred).
* Prior experience with lean manufacturing / TPM / Six Sigma skills preferred
* Knowledge of the basic techniques for conducting meetings and conveying technical information.
* Ability to assess and respond appropriately to critical safety issues.
* Strong ability to work and coordinate with peers.
* Ability to provide useful advice or to facilitate discussion with departments regarding future needs or changes related to safety.
* Ability to quickly absorb and learn new technologies, software and hardware components, and anticipate future applicability to support the business' direction.
* Ability to prepare complex, written reports.
* Ability to assume a leadership role, as needed, as a member and/or leader of project team.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Must demonstrate active listening and strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
* Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Prior MS Sharepoint, Kronos and SAP experience is preferred.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment that operates on a 24/7 schedule. Position requires an individual to work different schedules and varying hours.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration and powered industrial equipment. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, hot/cold temperatures, high noise levels, and wet environments.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to comply with all safety regulations, support plant safety initiatives, proper operating procedures and utilize prescribed safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, safety shields, gloves, earplugs, and approved footwear.
Ability to deal with a changing work environment and high pressure situations. Must be able to work in a team environment.
This position may require overtime as deemed necessary to support the department.
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.