Summary:
The Safety Manager is responsible for, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive safety programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves identifying hazards, assessing risks, and enforcing safety procedures, conducting training, investigating incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
This position will be working directly with the Safety Director with coordinating and assisting with projects, receiving tasks, and implementing procedures assigned from the Safety Director.
Responsibilities:
o Implement, and maintain written safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, EPA).
o Establish and maintain systems for hazard identification, risk assessment, and control.
o Implement and maintain safety training programs for employees at all levels.
o Ensure that all work areas and equipment are in compliance with safety standards.
Inspections and Audits:
o Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and work practices to identify potential hazards.
o Perform safety audits to evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and ensure compliance.
o Document and track corrective actions to address identified hazards and deficiencies.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment:
o Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for various tasks and processes.
o Evaluate the effectiveness of existing control measures and recommend improvements.
o Assess the risks associated with new equipment, processes, or substances.
Training and Communication:
o Develop and deliver safety training programs on topics such as hazard communication, lockout/tagout, fall protection, confined space entry, and emergency response and other programs specific to OSHA.
o Communicate safety information to employees through meetings, newsletters, posters, and other means.
o Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement and awareness programs.
Incident Investigation and Analysis:
o Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes.
o Prepare detailed reports of incident investigations and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
o Analyze incident data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Regulatory Compliance:
o Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and standards.
o Maintain required safety records and documentation.
o Interact with regulatory agencies as needed.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
o Implement and maintain emergency action plans, including evacuation procedures, fire prevention, CPR/ first aid.
o Conduct emergency drills to ensure employee preparedness.
o Coordinate with external emergency response agencies as needed.
Safety Committee Participation:
o Participate in or lead safety committee meetings.
o Work with employees and management to address safety concerns and develop solutions.
Other Duties:
o Manage and maintain safety equipment and supplies.
o Stay up-to-date on changes in safety regulations and best practices.
o Perform other duties as assigned by the Safety Director or other management.
Requirements
Qualifications:
o Associate's degree or equivalent in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred.
o 2 years of experience in a safety-related role.
o Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record approved by our insurance carrier.
Knowledge and Skills:
o Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and other applicable safety standards.
o Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control methods.
o Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
o Ability to conduct thorough investigations and analyze data.
o Proficiency in developing and delivering safety training programs.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
o Strong organizational and time management skills.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
o Ability to effectively utilize time management skills and be self-motivated.
Physical Demands:
o Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
o Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
o Ability to work in various environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, noise).
o Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work Environment:
o Office setting with occasional visits to other work locations.
o Regular exposure to dairy manufacturing such as milk and whey products.
o Work may involve exposure to various hazards, including noise, dust, chemicals, and moving machinery.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to modify this job description as needed .
Benefits
Being a family owned company, Mullins Cheese encourages the employees to have a work- life balance along with promoting health and wellness programs.
Mullins Cheese invests in these programs:
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