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Operations Specialist II

IOS
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

Who you are....

As an Operations Specialist, you work within operations to provide various support functions in accordance with LB Foster, OSHA, EHS, ESG, CSI, and ISO standards, and employee training, including new hire and refresher. This role reports through the General Manager or Plant Manager.

This Position

  • Responsible for the adherence to government-mandated environmental and safety standards for all associates by facilitating all programs, permits (i.e. stormwater) and scheduling training.
  • Coordinate and manage with department and facility leader's safety-related programs, and the ongoing implementation and assessment of and adherence to these programs and practices.
  • Responsible and accountable for all facility employees EHS orientation, onboarding, and training. Visibility and presence in the plant coaching employees and being a resource is an expectation.
  • Track and initiate training for all facility hourly employees, initially and refresher using Corporate provided software.
  • Develop / review and update JSA's, SOPs and VOP's as needed.
  • Organize and provide daily safety topics for team huddles and participate in huddles.
  • Compile and report safety metrics for Company and individual plant and compare same to industry standards.
  • Responsible to manage SOR card process including receiving, logging, reporting back to workforce, and project manage change initiatives.
  • Manage workman compensation claims including reporting to insurance third party, coordination with assigned representative, transporting employees to medical facility, and working with leadership to manage light duty assignments.
  • Oversee EPA and all relevant program audits and the obtaining and upkeep of all required permits, all of which are in accordance with ISO-14001 and OHSAS-45001.
  • Responsible for the adherence to ESG policies, processes and trainings as outlined and implemented by the Corporate ESG Manager and roll out to plant level.
  • Manage project plans and roadmap to drive accountability and systematically identify the necessary steps, time, and resources at the plant level to achieve ESG objectives.
  • Review, monitor and maintain plant reporting as outlined by Corporate ESG Manager, and coach workforce using education and training materials to ensure compliance and continual improvement in ESG ratings.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned

What Do You Need

  • High school diploma required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred.
  • 2 years of EHS, ESG and CSI experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
  • 4 years of production experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
  • LEAN and Project management experience a plus.
  • 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role, preferred.
  • Self-motivated and driven to work independently and make informed decisions.
  • Ability to gather, analyze and interpret data to make adjustment in a timely manner.
  • Ability to influence others and work with cross functional teams, both internally and externally.
  • Strong verbal and written communication at all levels of the organization.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Core Competencies

  • Safety
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Integrity
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Strategic Agility
  • Accountability
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Change Management
  • The Benefits :

  • Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
  • Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
  • 10 paid holidays per year and PTO accrual
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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