New job Safety Manager in Maine

Job Summary

Responsible for managing the facility’s overall safety performance and compliance through various safety, health, and training activities driving towards a culture of ZERO HARM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Monitor facility and processes for adherence to OSHA guidelines and the elimination of industrial incidents.
• Work closely with the local HR Representative, Corporate EH&S staff and insurance company to manage all workers compensation claims.
• Maintain company’s incident database and ensure monthly safety audit is completed.
• Maintain all other safety related records such as waste records in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company requirements.
• Coordinate outside services such as alarm, fire, and safety supplies.
• Ensure all safety binders, including the SDS binder, are kept up to date and readable.
• Oversee, evaluate, and continuously improve the facility’s safety program to achieve and maintain a zero-harm goal.
• Randomly observe department audits and GEMBA walks to assure they are conducted with rigor and intensity.
• Research and implement new safety activities to keep the safety program current and effective.
• Ensure all new hire and annual safety training are completed and documented in the database.
• Manage and conduct all employee safety orientations, certifications, industrial hygiene testing, classroom training, and practical hands-on plant floor training.
• Manage and conduct outside contractor training and emergency action plan training.
• Participate in company safety committee and oversee plant-safety project work teams.

Regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of the job.

Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements

To be considered for the Safety Manager position, the following conditions must be met:

• Bachelor degree in Safety & Health field or relevant work experience equivalent to a degree
• Minimum 2 years safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• In-depth understanding of all current government safety regulations (i.e., OSHA), workers’ compensation, emergency response planning & procedures, first aid, CPR, ergonomics and industrial hygiene
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and math aptitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work and deliveries
• Previous computer experience recommended
• Strong background in building relationships