Human Resources & Safety Manager

Job Title: Human Resources/Safety Manager

Reports To: Vice President of Accounting

Summary

The broad scope of this position is to provide maximum support to company's long- and short-term business

goals by developing policies and directing human resources activities, such as recruitment and selection,

training and development; compensation and benefits; employee relations; safety, health and security; and

management practices which will develop a skilled, productive work force able to deliver quality products

in a timely manner to the customer's satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Administer, maintain company policy as established by the officers of the company
• Review company policy and recommend improvements to the officers of the company.
• Ensure that company procedures comply with Federal and State laws, communicate those procedures to employees, confirm all employee compliance and control documentation. i.e.:
• FMLA
• Fair Labor Standards Act
• OSHA
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• ADA
• Workers' Compensation
• Direct the efforts of the HR Administrator and Safety Coordinator in regard to all duties assigned.
• Negotiate and administer company liability insurance.
• Negotiate and administer employee insurance and benefits to ensure they are competitive in the local market.
• Responsible for upkeep of physical facilities.
• Liaison with community and government officials including federal and state agencies, i.e.
• Chamber of Commerce
• OSHA
• EPA
• Reports to officers of the company on all employee issues, turnover rates and countermeasures for turnover.
• Coordinates employee training, development and ensures training program is satisfactory to corporate objectives.
• Train employees in Federal and State mandated safety programs, i.e.:
• Forklift Safety
• Lockout/Tagout
• Hazardous Communication (Right to Know)
• Harassment & Hostile Environment
• Safety and Emergency Procedures
• Chairs the Safety Committee, responsible for distributing information, development of employee safety incentive program and countermeasures for failure in all aspects of the safety program.
• Administer employee annual evaluations and reviews progress of all employees.
• Direct and conduct all company-sponsored events.
• Coordinate and publish monthly company newsletter.
• Enforce company work rules, policies and procedures.
• Serve as a backup for environmental compliance.
• Coordinate and facilitate Company Support employees' international transfer plans.
• Educate, maintain, follow and review IATF16949 and ISO14001 standards.
• Contribute to a positive environment.
• Communicate with all departments professionally and effectively.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
• Promote safety and correct unsafe work practices.
• Promote and maintain a clean work environment consistent with 5S practices.
• Participate in and encourage continuous improvement ideas, activities and efforts.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Human Resources Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university AND 3 years related experience and/or training

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be a self-starter with good communication skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete

variables. Experience and proven ability in interacting with people in a positive, motivating way.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work station is located in an open office area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee is occasionally exposed to normal manufacturing hazards common to the fastener industry.

Salary: $70000 - $90000 per year