Safety Specialist

Anchor Hocking Company; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Hocking Company, a leader in glassware manufacturing, is seeking a Safety Specialist to oversee safety improvements at their Lancaster operations. The role involves promoting a culture of safety and compliance while collaborating with environmental and HR leaders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related field and at least two years of safety experience. Responsibilities include developing safety plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related safety experience required.
• Ability to work irregular hours as needed.
• Valid driver's license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety for one manufacturing facility and one distribution center.
• Develop and implement proactive safety plans.
• Communicate all incidents to Corporate HSE and Site Director.
• Drive safety performance improvement through training.

Skills

Safety process improvement

OSHA regulation interpretation

Communication skills

First Aid & CPR certification

Human Performance Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in a related field

Job description

Anchor Hocking Company is a global industry leader in glass tabletop and houseware manufacturing. Since 1905, we have perfected preparation, presentation, and preservation in product categories such as dinnerware, food storage, drinkware, barware, bakeware, serveware, pantry, mix & measure, cutlery and more across iconic brands such as Corelle, Anchor Hocking, Corningware, and Chicago Cutlery.

We are one of the most recognizable glassware brands in the world. We do it by merging beauty, durability, and functionality. The results are products homes really need – made to use and made to last. All designed, marketed, and manufactured right here in the USA. Welcome to Anchor Hocking: discover the genius of utility.

Role Description

Lead, direct and support Lancaster operations for safety system improvements, regulations, and security to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local requirements. The Safety Specialist will partner with all site Managers to establish goals, programs and objectives to drive a culture of safety. This role will partner with Environmental and HR Leaders to enhance and establish programs and policies that are consistent with Anchor Hocking’s cultural values. This key position reports directly to the Director, Corporate EHS.

Role Responsibilities

• Direct and full accountability for:
  • Responsible for safety oversight of one (1) manufacturing facility and one (1) Distribution Center
  • Develop and implement proactive safety plans and programs to provide for the safety and health of all site employees
  • Drive an Injury Free Mindset across all site functions
  • Communicate all incidents to Corporate HSE and Site Director with incident info, root cause, corrective action, and follow up
  • Drive Root Cause and hold management accountable to immediate corrective action
  • Demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business process
  • Ensure compliance to all regulatory agencies – Federal, state and local
  • Promote, communicate, and drive safety performance improvement through training, programs and policies
  • Meet all Safety goals and objectives via Safety Systems and Key-Performance-Indicators Breakthrough Leadership in particular TIR
  • Perform routine activities with minimum direction
  • Results driven and focused on continuous improvement
  • Works with HR to administer the Workers Compensation program to ensure reduction in frequency and severity of claims, as well as timely follow-up with employees and filing incident reports
  • Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond normal routine
  • Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches
  • Role model and champion of company’s values and principals
  • Change agent of culture and processes generating a high performing operating team
  • Creating positive and collaborative relationships with bargaining unit employees
  • Supports other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/Associate degree in a related field with at least two (2) years of related safety experience, preferred.
• Certified in First Aid & CPR (or obtain in first 90 days)
• Ability to occasionally work irregular hours as needed
• Demonstrated practical experience in safety process improvement and statutory requirements
• Demonstrated experience in Human Performance Improvement
• Experience interacting with local, state and federal regulatory agencies
• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA regulations on a practical basis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with multiple levels within an organization
• Demonstrated skills in the area of partnering with operational groups to develop and achieve strategic safety goals
• OSHA 30-hr accreditation preferred or willingness to obtain
• Must possess valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

• ASP or CSP certifications