EHS Manager, Plant Safety & Wellness

Newell Brands; Gastonia (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Gastonia seeks a dedicated Safety/OSHA specialist to support all safety, environmental, and wellness activities at the Gastonia Service Center. You will assist the Plant Leadership Team in eliminating work-related injuries, evaluate worksites, train in safety matters, analyze loss experience, and recommend safe practices.

You will lead and coordinate supervision, new hire, and contractor training, act as a safety resource, monitor trends, manage claims and return-to-work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EH&S, Safety Engineering, Human Resources, or other relevant technical field required.
• 3–5 years of related safety/occupational health experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of results in a fast changing environment.
• Action oriented – results driven.
• Knowledge of Federal safety regulations and job safety analysis required.
• Experience with behavior-based safety processes preferred.
• Workers' Compensation case management knowledge including transition-to-work programs.
• Strong leadership, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in project planning and management.
• Ability to gain employee commitment to site and company objectives.
• Integrity and credibility in all responsibilities.
• Works collaboratively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently under the guidance of the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements health and safety procedures and programs ensuring OSHA compliance.
• Leads behavior-based safety processes for the facility.
• Develops safety awareness programs and training.
• Investigates accidents; documents findings and ensures corrective actions.
• Coordinates training programs for supervisors, new hires, and contractors.
• Serves as a technical safety resource for associates at all levels.
• Analyzes safety data to drive resource allocation and ergonomic initiatives.
• Manages workers' compensation relationships and return-to-work practices.
• Maintains OSHA logs, safety plans, training records, and reporting.
• Supports leadership with Job Safety Analyses for critical tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Project planning

Relationship building

Regulatory knowledge

Independence

Collaboration

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S, Safety Engineering, Human Resources, or other relevant technical fields

Job description

Newell Brands in Gastonia seeks a dedicated Safety/OSHA specialist to support all safety, environmental, and wellness activities at the Gastonia Service Center. You will assist the Plant Leadership Team in eliminating work-related injuries, evaluate worksites, train in safety matters, analyze loss experience, and recommend safe practices.

You will lead and coordinate supervision, new hire, and contractor training, act as a safety resource, monitor trends, manage claims and return-to-work