Safety Manager

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays from day one

Insurance benefits

Wellness reimbursement

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Statesville, NC seeks a Safety Manager to oversee and develop company safety programs, investigate incidents, manage workers' compensation, and maintain regulatory compliance across the plant.

You will lead safety inspections, deliver employee training, conduct new-hire safety orientation, and support site management on health and safety issues while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Safety/Environmental required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Safety/Environmental field in manufacturing.
• Bi-Lingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop company safety programs.
• Investigate incidents, monitor medical care and manage workers compensation activities.
• Provide corporate safety with timely communication of all accidents and other pertinent safety related issues.
• Act as resource to site management on safety/health issues that may arise.
• Conduct (lead) safety inspections.
• Conduct safety meetings.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs.
• Conduct new-hire safety orientation program.
• Assist in the hiring and interviewing of production personnel as related to safety requirements.
• Monitor light duty program: develop jobs; communicate with physician/doctor, etc.
• Complete and maintain all paperwork with regards to work-related incidents.
• Assist with the purchasing safety equipment and systems.
• Responsible for facility fire protection systems and subsequent training.
• Prepare legal notices, postings, and reports as required by government and regulatory agencies.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety programs

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS degree in Safety/Environmental

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Position Title: Safety Manager

Reports To: General Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and develop company safety programs.
• Investigate incidents, monitor medical care and manage workers compensation activities. This includes interaction with insurance carrier, inquiries from doctors and health care providers and management of each claim to ensure cost containment
• Provide corporate safety with timely communication of all accidents and other pertinent safety related issues.
• Act as resource to site management on safety/health issues that may arise.
• Conduct (lead) safety inspections.
• Conduct safety meetings.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs.
• Conduct new-hire safety orientation program.
• Assist in the hiring and interviewing of production personnel as related to safety requirements.
• Monitor light duty program: develop jobs; communicate with physician/doctor, etc.
• Complete and maintain all paperwork with regards to work-related incidents.
• Assist with the purchasing safety equipment and systems.
• Responsible for facility fire protection systems and subsequent training.
• Prepare legal notices, postings, and reports as required by government and regulatory agencies.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

BS degree in Safety/Environmental related field.

3-5 years’ experience in the Safety/Environmental field in the manufacturing industry.

Bi-Lingual is a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes. Ability to write business reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and outside officials to the company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Product layouts and product specifications

Product quality specifications

Proficiency in Microsoft office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Quality standards

Leadership Attributes

Demonstrates strong time management skills and serves as a proactive change agent focused on continuous improvement. Brings high emotional intelligence and self-awareness to effectively navigate workplace dynamics, while also having the ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees- especially those facing performance challenges or behavioral concerns. Maintains a professional appearance that reflects their role as a representative of leadership.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Great Benefits!

• Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• 3 Months: 401(k) with match
• 12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave
• Our Culture
  • Growth/Development - we believe strongly in investing in our talented people as we know that their success means our collective success.
  • Community - we value the relationships we build with one another and are proud to welcome each of you.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit - each of our facilities operates independently, allowing the local leadership and team to propose and implement site-specific changes.