Safety Manager

The Safety Manager plans, directs and manages all safety activities performed with direction from Corporate Management. They are an active presence in the manufacturing environment promoting a strong safety culture. Complies with company’s’ Core Values (STRIVE and CARE) and encourages appropriate behaviors to assure the highest possible degree of safety for employees. The Safety Manager interfaces with all employees and site visitors regarding plant safety matters, compliance and concerns

·        Plans and manages the general health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures of the organization.

·        Provides direction, accountability and responsiveness from senior management and Department Managers.

·                Strengthens organizational Safety culture through employee engagement, ownership, accountability and behavior-based safety efforts; support process improvement initiatives.

·        Demonstrates strong leadership skills as a member of the management team.

·       -       Conducts compliance audits and reviews necessary to meet company and local compliance requirements to reduce risk liability.

·       -        Designs and directs safety training programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards.

·       -        Develops worker plans and policies for new employee safety orientation including skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment.

·      -         Studies, identifies, and reports causes of past accidents and develops recommendations and follow-up to prevent accident recurrences.

·      -         Work closely with functional departments to coordinate activities in their respective areas.

·      -         Provide communication to ensure understanding and compliance for all Safety processes.

·      -         Conducts Safety Training Programs and maintains all records as needed. Serve as a training resource for Safety classroom and electronic training.  

·        Four-year degree (BS/BA) in related field of study.

·        Demonstrated ability to create and execute safety programs that engage employees and enable a safe work culture.

·        Strong understanding of and ability to manage systems under applicable regulatory controls – local, state and federal.

·        Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MassDEP, and applicable local EHS regulations.

·        Knowledge of workers’ compensation regulations.

·        Leadership qualities and interpersonal skills are needed (e.g. in leading corrective actions; leading EHS projects and teams).

·        Company QI (Qualified Individual) designee.                                                                           1

·        Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.