Safety Supervisor

Great Dane LLC; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental/vision/medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Safety Supervisor to lead plant safety, health and environmental programs. You will support staff and drive safety initiatives to improve workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5–10+ years of relevant experience, deep OSHA knowledge, and strong communication and training skills. Travel up to 10% to support multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related discipline.
• 5-10+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations for general industry and ability to apply them.
• Understanding of environmental regulations and compliance across the organization.
• Knowledge about design and assembly of dry freight vans to inform health and safety decisions.
• Ability to perform basic first aid and emergency response.
• Basic understanding of welding, spray painting, shot and glass bead blasting, and related fabrication equipment.
• Strong communication skills for meetings, training, and written interaction.
• Proficiency in computer data entry and email.
• Travel: up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, health and environmental support to plant staff.
• Assist in managing safety and health programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead and support audits, safety training, incident investigations, and worker’s compensation programs.
• Contribute to safety committee activities and safety program development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Effective communication

Training and facilitation

Computer data entry

Travel expectations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Overview

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The Position: The Safety Supervisor is responsible to assist the efforts of the people and the processes involved in the development, implementation and engagement of plant safety/health programs and plant environmental compliance programs.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide safety, health and environmental support to plant staff.
• Assist in managing safety and health programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety & health standards.
• Perform and assist in managing plant initiatives to improve safety including safety and environmental audits, behavior-based safety program, safety committee program, safety training, incident investigation, worker’s compensation program, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• Experience: 5-10+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Skills: Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations for general industry. Ability to assist all levels of the organization in understanding and complying with these.
• Understanding of environmental regulations. Ability to assist all levels of the organization in understanding and complying with these.
• Knowledge about design and assembly of dry freight vans to the extent necessary to make high-level health, safety and environmental decisions.
• Ability to perform basic first aid, emergency first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other activities consistent with the first aid response program.
• Basic understanding of welding, spray painting, shot and glass bead blasting, assembly and fabrication equipment operation to the extent that one can analyze hazards, and facilitate safety processes and programs.
• Effective communication skills including meeting interaction, one to one employee interactions, written communication, email, interdepartmental interactions and cross-functional interactions.
• Effective training and facilitation skills including preparing for, presenting and helping other people interact during meetings and training classes that may consist of 2-20 participants.
• Computer data entry and email capability.
• Travel: 10%.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed and be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range for this role is $52,946 - $99,086 per year.

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your exact pay, we may also consider your skills, experience, and other job-related factors.

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer