Site Safety Manager

Unique Industries; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Unique Industries is seeking a Safety professional to design and manage the site safety program for the Montoursville, PA facility. Responsibilities include loss prevention, safety training, and SOP development to reduce risks and injuries.

You will lead investigations, conduct monthly inspections, maintain records, and collaborate with plant management and HR on claims and safety initiatives. A strong background in manufacturing safety and OSHA regulations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or AA with 5–7 years.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• Certifications preferred: ASP or CSP, First Aid & CPR Instructor, First Aid & CPR qualified.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Safety, Loss Prevention, and training program based on current processes and planned modifications.
• Organize and lead the plant Safety Committee and conduct audits.
• Investigate accidents and OSHA complaints and ensure proper corrective actions in line with OSHA requirements.
• Maintain OSHA logs and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Collaborate with HR on Workers' Compensation claims and manage return-to-work programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or similar area

Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or similar area with 5–7 years’ experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking safety minded team members with an attention to detail to provide safety support for the Montoursville, PA Production facility to include the design and implementation of Safety and Loss Prevention plans for the facility. This position is responsible for the development and administration for site safety program, loss prevention, safety training and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reduces near misses, accidents and other unsafe conditions by developing and implementing an effective Safety, Loss Prevention, and training program based on current processes and planned modifications.
• Organizes, develops and leads the plant Safety Committee.
• Performs regular Safety, Loss Prevention, and training audits and enforces safety regulations. Makes recommendations to correct or eliminate hazards.
• Ensures thorough investigations of accidents, incidents, and OSHA complaints are conducted and proper courses of action are taken to resolve these while conforming to OSHA requirements.
• Works with plant management and Corporate Safety Manager in assisting with development, and revises departmental SOP’s and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to enhance quality, quantity, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Maintains records necessary for the preparation and distribution of accurate and timely reports. Collects, analyzes and disseminates Safety and Loss Prevention data to Corporate Executives, fellow managers, and the workforce.
• Identifies all OSHA, EPA and any other Federal, State, and Local at-risk conditions to Plant Management in order to abate.
• Maintains OSHA logs and ensures compliance with federal, state and local law.
• Advises Plant Engineer and Plant Management on safety concerns related to environmental issues (responsibility for administration of environmental program resides with the Plant Engineer). Understand all Global Harmonized System (GHS) requirements and have working ability to keep all products correctly labeled throughout the facility.
• Collaborates with HR department in the management of Workers Compensation claims. Works in collaboration with Human Resources on all claim’s management issues and/or cases involving work restrictions or progressive return to work programs.
• Creates and drives in conjunction with Plant management the effective execution of a positive safety culture across the facility.
• Provides leadership in developing and implementing an effective Safety Management Program, including education, training, risk reduction and auditing practices
• Performs all training for all associates including but not limited to New Hire; Federal, State, and Local required training; and all refresher training. (i.e. manual lifting, lock out/tag out, ergonomics, use of personal protection equipment, forklift operation, etc.).
• Ability to represent Unique at off-site medical visits for any work-related injury or illness.
• Oversees and/or conducts the monthly building safety equipment inspections (i.e. eye wash, first aid kits, fire extinguishers)
• Plans, develops and implements with plant management policies & practices designed to improve safety awareness and compliance
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Stays current with developments within the safety and loss prevention field and shares expertise with others. Ensures compliance with all state and federal safety standards.
• Conducts monthly building/safety inspections to identify potential hazards/safety issues and develops recommendations for leadership to correct issues identified.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Preforms the responsibilities of the Fleet Safety for this location. This includes, but not limited to, conducting PIT certification, testing, and qualifications, while maintaining all required records.
• Conduct daily safety walks throughout the facility.
• Coordinates with management team to address items found during safety observations and/or safety walks.
• Oversees and takes ownership of the entire First Responder team across all shifts.
• Assists the Corporate Safety Manager with streamlining all safety functions throughout all U.S. facilities.
• A commitment to companywide quality and safety is required.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or similar area with three to five years’ relevant experience environment and/or a combination of an Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or similar area, with five to seven years’ relevant experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desired
• Certifications preferred: ASP or CSP, First Aid & CPR Instructor, First and CPR qualified
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ability to communicate with management, colleagues, line staff, and individuals.
• Ability to detect hazards, review, and analyze technical safety related information.
• Ability to effectively assess departmental needs and develop short and long-term strategic plans to address those needs.
• Strong analytical skills with a methodological approach to problem solving and implementation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related documents.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote.
• Well-developed organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage groups through project implementation.
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to conduct thorough incident/accident investigations. Strong ability to work with leadership staff in recommendation of corrective actions for either unsafe acts and/or unsafe conditions.
• Any combination of education and experience that meet the job requirements.
• Familiarity with paper product manufacturing operations and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit and use repetitive hand motions
• Ability to occasionally reach overhead, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and lift up to 50 pounds.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.