Environmental, Health, and Safety Supervisor

Sumitomo Electric USA; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric USA is seeking a Safety Specialist to develop and implement safety procedures across Wisconsin and Ohio to reduce accident and health risks. You will coordinate workers’ compensation, collaborate with healthcare providers, and maintain OSHA records while ensuring compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards.

The role requires travel, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Certification such as CSP and OSHA 30-Hour are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma plus two years of higher education or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum: three to five years of experience in a manufacturing, heavy industrial, or fabrication environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements.
• Knowledge of machine guarding, chemical safety, and process safety management; CSP a plus.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification and First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor all aspects of the workers’ compensation program.
• Work with medical providers to ensure proper care and facilitate employees’ return to work.
• Maintain injury records by location (Wisconsin and Ohio).
• Work with managers to accommodate employees on restricted duty.
• Receive and record all accident reports.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log by location (Wisconsin and Ohio) for annual posting and other reporting.
• Initiate and maintain contact with the workers’ compensation carrier on all accidents.
• Coordinate all aspects of safety and OSHA training programs for Wisconsin and Ohio.
• Investigate serious injuries and notify top management of pertinent details.
• Observe plant operations and make recommendations for additional safety training programs.
• Conduct safety audits in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training programs.
• Coordinate/monitor the First Responder program.
• Oversee the safety committee to achieve predetermined goals and objectives.
• Assess new developments in the health and safety field that may have application to the company’s operations.
• Establish target areas and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives.
• Keep apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem-solving

Travel

Education

High school diploma plus two years of higher education or equivalent

OSHA 30-Hour certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

CSP certification

Job description

Summary

The Safety Specialist develops and implements safety procedures to reduce accident and health risks across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Coordinate and monitor all aspects of the workers’ compensation program.
• Work with medical providers to ensure proper care and facilitate employees’ return to work.
• Maintain injury records by location (Wisconsin and Ohio).
• Work with managers to accommodate employees on restricted duty.
• Receive and record all accident reports.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log by location (Wisconsin and Ohio) for annual posting and other reporting.
• Initiate and maintain contact with the workers’ compensation carrier on all accidents.
• Coordinate all aspects of safety and OSHA training programs for Wisconsin and Ohio.
• Investigate serious injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel. Notify top management of pertinent details.
• Observe plant operations and make recommendations for additional safety training programs.
• Conduct safety audits in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training programs.
• Coordinate/monitor the First Responder program.
• Oversee the safety committee to achieve predetermined goals and objectives.
• Assess new developments in the health and safety field that may have application to the company’s operations.
• Establish target areas and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives.
• Keep apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma plus two years of higher education or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum: Three to five years of experience within a manufacturing, heavy industrial, or fabrication environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements.
• Knowledge of machine guarding, chemical safety, and process safety management. Expertise in OSHA’s Process Safety Management standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is a plus.
• OSHA 30-Hour (or higher) certification and First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Travel required.