What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at American Gypsum?
Job Overview
The primary responsibilities of the Safety Manager are to ensure that all safety training and compliance expectations are being met at the Plant. The Safety Manager is responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations and is responsible for maintaining safe and healthy working conditions at all times. This position ensures that all staff safety needs are met in a timely fashion. The Safety Manager is responsible for the administration of and adherence to company and plant safety policies. This position is to proactively ensure that the plant staff is properly trained to complete the required tasks in a safe manner. The Safety Manager will conduct themselves in a professional manor at all times, treating all employees with dignity and respect, and acting as a role model and mentor for all employees under their direct or indirect supervision. The Safety Manager is to keep the Plant Manager informed of any significant safety issues or changes in policies or regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an effective and well-organized safety program that involves all employees.
- Be available for transport of injured employees to clinic and or hospitable during plant operations as needed.
- Ensure the safety program meets all requirements of OSHA and the company.
- Administer and coordinate safety policies with other plants and corporate office as needed.
- Ensures personnel practices follow applicable laws and regulations.
- Assists managers in hazard resolution as necessary.
- Maintain employee safety training records.
- Enter, interpret, and utilize safety data in the online company safety database to proactively improve plant safety and reduce incident rates.
- Network with safety counterparts at other plants to work through relatable issues and implement best practices.
- Track and communicate safety trends and suggestions via safety reporting software.
- Conduct safety committee meetings, inspections, and audits of all plant facilities and processes to ensure safe operations.
- Maintain the written safety program for OSHA compliance and ensures all aspects of the written safety program are being followed.
- Maintain a current online Safety Data Sheets (SDS) library on all products in the plant.
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct effective monthly safety meetings for the plant, including creating and updating training materials to keep employees engaged.
- Complete new hire safety orientation with each new employee and follow up regularly with new hires after orientation to make sure they understand plant safety practices.
- Properly document and file all the plant safety activities.
- Attend department safety huddles weekly and spend significant time on the floor observing employee operations and discussing safety with the employees.
- Assist with the investigation and diagnosis of plant accidents and/or safety issues.
- Recommend courses of action to the appropriate department head and implement appropriate and approved corrective measures, and follow-up to ensure completion.
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Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in safety with at least two years of safety management experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to work in an environment with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
- Ability to make presentations and conduct training sessions for all levels of plant and corporate personnel.
- Strong communications skills and a professional demeanor.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Join our team as a Safety Manager where you will play a crucial role in fostering a safe working environment for all employees while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- OSHA: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Altus, OK 73523: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000