Safety Manager

Full-time, salary exempt position responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company and government regulations.  This role requires strong leadership skills, ability to conduct safety training at all levels, and a commitment to fostering a culture of safety with in the plant.

• Minimum 2 year college degree, 4 year degree in a Safety/Environmental or related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in safety management within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• →Safety Program Management: Develop, implement, and oversee company-wide safety programs. Lead safety inspections, meetings, and training sessions.

• →Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions. Including:  Valve Inspection, Sprinkler/Fire Hydrant System, Emergency Lighting, Fire Extinguisher program, AED inspection, Eye wash stations and SDS program.
• →Training & Orientation: Conduct safety training for new hires and ensure ongoing training for all employees. Lead specialized programs, such as: Hearing Conservation, Haz-Com, LOTO, Blood Borne Pantheons, Forklift Safety, Safety footwear, and First Responder Training.
• →Provide training and resources to employees on safety practices, emergency preparedness, and compliance requirements
• →Incident Management: Report and investigate safety incidents. Involve appropriate personnel and maintain thorough documentation. Follow up with corrective action.
• →Develop and manage an incident response plan. Flexibility outside of normal working hours may be necessary.
• →Prepare and maintain safety documentation, reports, and records as required by regulatory agencies. Report and Manage OSHA 300, 300A, 301 documentation.
• →Complete first response reporting to Corporate Workers Comp. Assist in filing workers compensation claims, manage light duty program, and provide first aid care when appropriate.
• →Facility Management: Oversee fire protection systems, conduct inspections, and provide necessary training. Maintain Pest Control Program records
• →Serve as the liaison between the site and corporate for policy updates, safety issues, and environmental compliance. Communicate with government agencies as required.
• →Environment aspects may be inherited into job description following initial Safety Responsibilities are fully engaged.
• →Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

We are the 4^th largest paper and packing company in the US with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.