Reports to: Directly to EHS Manager, Indirectly to Plant Manager
The Safety Specialist works to ensure that all employees complete their work safely. They ensure all safety standards are being follow based on company requirements. The Safety Specialist also monitors working conditions and resolve any safety issues that may arise. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is eager to grow their career in EHS.
The Safety Specialist establishes a process-based safety culture owned by every employee and built on the belief every incident is preventable.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily
Conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis
Attend safety walks and inspections on a regular basis to analyze safety risks
Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation
Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
Ensures investigation of all HSE related incidents utilizing specific tools to drive to root cause and identify actions to prevent recurrence. Drives implementation and completion of corrective actions, including corrective actions developed from other site incidents
Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive key plant safety initiatives
Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents and related events
Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel
Additional duties as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications:
Three or more years’ experience in safety, operations or related experience preferred
Safety Certification (OHST/CHST etc.) strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in safety, manufacturing/logistics or engineering a plus
Proven ability to interact and provide insight and influence at all levels of the organization in leading and encouraging company initiatives and work practices
Expertise with Microsoft Suite and auditor safety software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presenting abilities
Understanding of federal, state and city safety requirements, including but not limited to OSHA regulations
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines and with dedication to the highest level of excellence
Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and plant leadership
Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback
Demonstrated ability principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form
Demonstrated ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables
Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control.
In-person attendance is an essential function of the job
What can you expect from Service Wire Co.
The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career
An industry competitive salary and benefits package
Team-oriented culture with a variety of collaboration
