Safety Manager

Daifuku Cleanroom America Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Cleanroom America Corporation seeks a Safety Manager to lead safety functions across manufacturing operations in Chandler, AZ. You will develop training, oversee incident investigations, ensure OSHA/NFPA compliance, and drive safety improvements with the operations teams.

You will manage the safety team, coordinate site inspections, and report on safety performance weekly. Travel up to 60% will be required to support projects and sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Ability to interface effectively with customers and project team.
• Willingness to travel at least 60% of the time.
• Flexibility to visit and work at sites on short- or long-term basis.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Able to coach and lead safety teams.
• Identify onsite risk factors and take appropriate action.
• Deliver coaching in a positive manner.
• Collaborate with management to keep projects moving safely.

Responsibilities

• Create safety training materials (PowerPoints), review and approve Job Hazard Analyses.
• Develop safety talks pertinent to current events.
• Ensure PPE compliance with OSHA/NFPA 70e standards.
• Maintain updated Site Safety Plans for each project.
• Lead incident reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Submit weekly, monthly, and annual safety reports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Travel readiness

Public speaking

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA 500 Certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of Senior Safety Manager - the Safety Manager is responsible for overall safety functions including monitoring and promoting a safe and secure work environment, conducting safety meetings, training and inspections and ensuring the company complies with state and federal regulations on health and safety in the workplace. The Safety Manager is responsible for managing and supporting the safety team with all safety functions. The Safety Manager must be able to establish a good working relationship with the operation group and communicate any safety concerns or issue to the Senior Safety manager.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Policies and Procedures:

• Create safety training PowerPoints, review, and approve Job Hazard Analysis following the process in place
• Develop / Create safety talks that are pertinent to current events
• Ensure all PPE is up to date according to OSHA and NFPA 70e standards,
• Ensure each project has updated Site Safety Plan
• Initiate incident reviews and attend to ensure the root cause has been addressed, and corrective actions are in place
• Submit Weekly, Monthly, and Annual reports as required.

Site Inspection:

• Visit jobsites and perform safety audits with the project teams (2/3-week rotation to each site)
• Audit Pre-Task Plans while on site
• Work one on one with the safety members to ensure they are keeping proper records and the SharePoint is up to date.
• Represent / Assist the Senior Safety Manager/ Senior Executive Safety Manager in all OSHA compliance inspections.
• Conduct and/or assist with incident investigations for any work-related accidents or illness and perform incident reviews with the team.
• Work cross-functionally with the Senior Safety Manager and Senior Executive Safety Manager.
• Attend customer weekly meetings

Legal Requirements and Liaisons:

• Verify compliance with Federal, State and Local facility and safety requirements.
• Implement and maintain safety activities and records for compliance.

Safety Concerns:

• Ensure escalation of safety issues or concerns on site are communicated to the Senior Safety Manager within 30 minutes
• Direct the safety team members on projects, ensure we are asking questions during audits to understand the "why" of any coaching events
• Work with project management to identify needs for additional temporary/permanent staffing in conjunction with site EHS requirements.
• Work with Documentation to ensure safety scope is updated in the equipment manuals and to create Safety Technical Bulletins

Training and Meeting:

• Facilitate monthly safety meetings
• Conduct mandated training for employees at hire as required.
• Facilitate training presentations of safety policies and procedures as requested by management.
• Conduct OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Classes as needed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS and ABILITIES

• Ability to interface effectively with customers and project team
• Must be able to travel at least 60% of time
• Be flexible to visit and/or be assigned to work sites on a short- or long-term basis
• Possess strong oral and written communication
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Required to follow and understand work rules and procedures
• Must follow safety guidelines established for work areas
• Required to be present at work on time
• Must be able to establish good working relationship with the team
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors, take appropriate action, be fair, firm and consistent.
• Must be able to deliver coaching in a positive manner
• Must be able to think outside of the box, be a part of the solution and keep the project moving in a safe manner
• Must be able to address issues to Project Management and Senior Safety Manager for immediate attention
• Hold Safety Coordinators responsible and accountable for their positions
• Must be able to give direction to Safety Coordinators, follow up to ensure the expectations are being met and provide regular feedback to the Senior Safety Manager

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma

Certifications

• OSHA 500

KNOWLEDGE (Equipment, Tools, Principles, Software, Math, etc.) & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

• Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout
• NFPA 70e
• ANSI/RIA R15.06 standards helpful
• Permit Required Confined Spaces
• Falls to the same level / from heights
• Rigging
• PPE
• JHA / PTP / SOP / BKM
• MEWP

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Windows OS
• Outlook
• Must be able to type proficiently.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a Safety Specialist in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing PowerPoint presentations and conducting employee training sessions, including training delivered through interpreters or translators.
• Experience working in diverse and multicultural workplaces.
• Strong knowledge of and experience ensuring compliance with federal and state OSHA regulations and requirements