Safety Specialist

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Safety Specialist to oversee all environmental, health, and safety regulations compliance. This role involves training, coordinating audits, maintaining OSHA logs, and leading safety initiatives to ensure a safe working environment for employees in a busy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment specific to EHS.
• Proficient in managing regulatory compliance directives.
• Demonstrated detail-oriented organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage safety programs and compliance plans.
• Conduct training for programs including emergency response and safety.
• Manage incidents and compliance documentation across safety standards.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

BS in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

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Summary

The primary focus for this position is to ensure that Chicago Magnesium

complies with all applicable environmental, health and safety

regulations. Responsible for improving the productivity of foundry

employees through effective development, coordination and presentation

of training and development programs for all employees. Will ensure site

compliance with all relevant environmental and safety related federal

and state laws, coordinate/deliver plant required training, facilitate

safety team and coordinate EHS audits and record keeping.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety programs,
  
  

compliance plans, and initiatives.

• Lead environmental and/or safety committees, facilitating their
  
  

activities

• Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses and
  
  

property damage incidents. Ensure follow-up is done to minimize

future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained.

• Conduct, coordinate and track various training to support company
  
  

programs including but not limited to fork lift license program,

emergency response team training and first aid.

• Conduct routine PPE assessments and safety observations to ensure
  
  

compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health,

and safety policies, procedures and practices.

• Assist in the oversight of the Workers Compensation program and
  
  

maintain OSHA 300 logs.

• Coordinate annual medical monitoring of yearly eye and hearing
  
  

examinations

• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection
  
  

and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and

surface water discharge.

• Ensure the company meets all its legislative compliance obligations
  
  

with OSHA, EPA, and fire codes.

• Serve as primary contact for all regulatory agencies for
  
  

inspections, permitting, reporting (air, water, waste).

• Maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other
  
  

industry practices.

• Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation
  
  

changes that impact the organization.

• Communicate safety performance & EHS metrics to plant management
• Work effectively as a team member with other members of management
  
  

and the human resources staff.

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience And Education

• BS in Occupational Health and Safety or related field (preferred)
• 3 5 years experience in manufacturing environment with
  
  

responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail
  
  

and organizational abilities.

• Superior analytical/ problem solving, written and verbal
  
  

communications

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Agility
• Motivating others
• Approachability
• Sizing up People
• Perspective
• Creativity
• Communication

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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