Facility Safety Manager

Cooper Steel of Ohio; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Steel of Ohio is seeking a Facility Safety Manager to promote a strong safety culture across the company and subcontractors, aligning with our priorities: Safety, Quality, Production. Responsibilities include leading safety audits, incident investigations, new hire orientation, weekly toolbox talks, and maintaining OSHA compliance, while developing metrics and coordinating with management.

Candidates should have at least 5 years in safety/environment, a BS in Safety-related field, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and environmental function.
• Fabrication/steel/heavy industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Safety related field preferred.
• BCSP ASP or CSP certification preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the company and subcontractors while maintaining Safety, Quality, and Production priorities.
• Ensure OSHA, health, safety, environmental recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Manage compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations.
• Conduct facility safety audits and walkthroughs to identify hazards and guide corrective actions.
• Lead new hire safety orientation and ongoing safety training.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science: Safety related field

BCSP Certification (ASP or CSP)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Facility Safety Manager supports Cooper Steel of Ohio's goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of the Cooper Steel of Ohio team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork, job knowledge and leadership.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facility Safety Manager is directly responsible for promoting a strong safety culture throughout the company and subcontractors maintaining Cooper Steel’s core priorities: Safety, Quality, Production.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the company and subcontractors maintaining Cooper Steel of Ohio’s core priorities: Safety, Quality, Production
• OSHA, Health, Safety, Environmental recordkeeping, and reporting
• Health and safety requirements with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
• Perform facility safety audits and walk throughs to identify existing and/or potential hazards or non-compliance issues and provide guidance on corrective actions
• Lead new hire safety orientation
• Assist Director of Facilities Safety in the development and implementation of safety controls
• Lead incident investigations, reporting, review, and follow up
• Develop material and lead weekly toolbox talks
• Lead the facility safety committee
• Ensure health and safety awareness for employees/visitors, and compliance with OSHA and state regulations and policies
• Lead training of employees regarding health and safety responsibilities, procedures, rules, and regulations on a continuing basis and recordkeeping
• Developing and maintaining meaningful and consistent safety metrics and projects
• Perform procedures relating to safety and environmental issues for EPA and local agencies.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned by leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports: EHS Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Safety and Environmental function, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience preferred in fabrication, steel, or heavy industrial/ manufacturing

Bachelor of Science: Safety related field preferred

BCSP Certification preferred: ASP or CSP

Comprehensive knowledge and experience of OSHA regulations and compliance standards

Experience that demonstrates professional communication skills with the ability to develop correspondence and reports, create presentations and interact effectively with members of management

Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, and heavy machinery

OTHER SKILLS

Strong interpersonal skills; excellent time management skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; problem-solving skills; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; highly developed organizational, planning and oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with others. Ability to lead and manage a department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position is typically in a fabrication facility setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. These include the following conditions: inside/outside facilities, varying terrain, weather conditions, use of personal protective equipment, machine/equipment use, etc.