Job Abstract

Job ID

2024-24566

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Category

Environment/Health/Safety

Location : Address

1450 S CHILLICOTHE RD

• Lead department based on the Safety Vision Statement.
• Dedicate 50% of daily work time to being on the production floor.
• Identify problem areas in the department, and set in motion corrective action.
• develop risk assessments for changed and new production processes.
• Maintain and enforce all company policies.
• Plan the safety program in accordance with Federal OSHA (29 CFR 1910) and implement applicable guidelines for the Aurora, OH location, and conduct and/or monitor applicable training programs.
• Conduct work-site hazard analysis of operations. Detect hazards involving procedures, equipment and machinery. Investigate all incidents/accidents and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Provide the necessary leadership to maintain a safety culture of continuous improvement based on a behavior-based system.
• Direct and administer the Safety Team, Ergonomic Program and Environmental Protection Program.
• Maintain and administer Worker's Compensation Program.
• Develop, manage and communicate policies and programs relating to occupational and food packaging safety.
• Maintain SDS (Safety Data Sheets) information.
• Participate in new employee orientation.
• Maintain current knowledge of state and federal regulations governing occupational safety and environmental compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of product safety related standards.
• Accompany all third party auditors for food safety related issues.
• Oversee and maintain Emergency Readiness Response Program
• Oversee and coordinate Job Safety Analysis Program
• Oversee and coordinate Contractor Safety Program
• Oversee and coordinate Visitor Safety Program
• Maintain all safety and environmental programs
• Oversee and maintain records for OSHA 300 Log, Tier II, all other safety and environmental reporting.
• Prepare the monthly incident summary reports
• Maintains monthly compensation expenses.
• Investigates incidents and property losses.
• Organize all safety and environmental training.
• Responsible for approving vacations for all department personnel.
• Staff department as needed.
• Performs any other duties established by the Plant Manager.
• Responsibilities and Authority include assuring compliance with federal, state, government and/or any appropriate regulatory law or guidelines.
• Managing the GDC system, plant EHS metrics, and reporting to Corporate.
• Ensuring MOCs (management of change) and NRTHA (non-routine task hazard analysis) documentation and training are completed in accordance with company policy.

• Degree in Environmental Health and Safety related field or equivalent work experience.
• Five + years of previous EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Experience in developing and facilitating Safety teams and committees regularly.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively to drive involvement in safety activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain the “why” behind our policies and procedures to develop a solid understanding of safety values.
• Proven leader and motivator.
• Ability to lead a strong safety initiative through active communication both in person and media.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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