Safety Coordinator (Cleveland)

Society for Conservation Biology; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety policies and training within Cleveland facilities. The role includes compliance monitoring, incident management, and employee training to foster a strong safety culture. The right candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and possess 1-3 years of relevant safety management experience, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment as a safety professional.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Bi-lingual/Multi-lingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain safety rules and policies within facilities.
• Conduct training for employees and monitor safety measures.
• Evaluate and manage safety-related incidents and conduct investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability

Detail Oriented

Solution Focused

Superb Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety

Job description

Position Overview: This person will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining safety policies and procedures within the Cleveland facilities in order to foster a safe working environment and culture for all employees.

Location: Cleveland, OH

Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Salary: $55-64K, great benefits!

Essential Job Functions:

• Implement and maintain company safety rules, policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines through coordination with Corporate Safety Manager.
• Collaborate with Corporate Safety Manager to monitor compliance and identify safety issues. Intervene in case of unsafe activities or operations within the workplace; advise on provisions and recommended actions to minimize safety risks.
• Evaluate, monitor, and manage local safety-related incidents. Direct safety-related incident inquiry and investigation procedures and propose corrective actions. Maintain documentation records and report safety-related incident statistics.
• Facilitate Safety Committee; conduct monthly meetings to review safety-related incidents. Conduct regular safety-walks through workplace to identify situations that are unsafe and/or hazardous in nature and issue recommended corrective measures required to reduce incident risks.
• Organize and conduct required training plans and certification training for all partners. Monitor safety measures to determine need for further training on safety.
• Conduct new employee safety orientation (maintain contact with new employees during first weeks of employment).
• Monitor and facilitate training of proper usage of tools and equipment, i.e. tow motors and lifts, cranes, etc. Document and maintain all related training records and licenses.
• Monitor and facilitate inspections of all apparatus, i.e. ladders, straps, chains, fall protection, etc. Document and maintain all related inspection records.
• Evaluate machine guarding on all machines and recommend necessary changes
• Perform Job Hazard/ Job Safety Analyses and recommend implementations to mitigate risks
• Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures for work centers
• Research and stay current with regulatory requirements (OSHA, BWC, EPA, etc.) and best practices to minimize risks in these areas to the organization. Offer recommendations to Corporate Safety Manager
• Assist in safety audits and follow up on any action items.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or a related field required; Safety Related Certifications (BCSP, OSHA 10/30, COSS, etc) a plus

Experience: 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment as a safety professional; Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations; Ability to work with all levels of employees; Bi-lingual/Multi-lingual is a plus

Key Competencies:

Leadership, Reliability, Self-Motivated, Positive Attitude, Detail Oriented, Organized, Solution Focused, Flexible, Responsive, Confident, Superb Communication (written and oral), Teamwork, Time-Management, Record Keeping/Documentation, and the Ability to Multi-Task.