Safety Engineer | Glendale, Kentucky
Direct Hire | Full-time | On-site | Relocation Assistance Offered
Benefits : 401k plan with retirement planning services, 401k matching, Medical and prescription drug coverage including employer-funded insurance plan option (which means no monthly premium), Dental and vision coverage, Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) and Emergency PTO after completing probationary period, Parental Leave, Preventive Care, Company-Provided Life-Planning Account, and more!
The Safety Engineer will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.
Key Areas of Responsibility
This role will be responsible for leading Safety Engineer functions for hourly and salaried employees at the facility including, but not limited to :
Manufacturing Launch and Readiness :
- Support the completion of Facilities Equipment Commissioning.
- Support and participate in onsite launch activities including ProTag.
- Support the development of Task Based Risk Assessment through the Job Safety Analysis and standardized work instructions, identification of appropriate PPE.
Safety Operating System
Support adoption and implementation of the Safety Operating System.Drive the Safety Operating System (SOS) process of establishing / maintaining engaged and knowledgeable Element Champions to meet the Capability and Adherence Questions requirements.Facilitate plant's daily SOS and monthly Safety Process Review Board Meetings.Deliver annual facility H&S Goals and objectives to workforce. Ensure adherence through data deep dive analysis and auditing results.Drive the development of specific safety and health standards including but not limited to :Injury / Illness / Near Miss investigationEnergy Control and Power LockoutHazard Communication / Global Harmonized SystemHigh Risk Maintenance TasksProcess Safety Management.Support implementation of the Maintenance Tracking System as it pertains to the Safety Operating System.Develop a system / process for coordinating, tracking and auditing Work Permits.Learning and Development :
Support Manufacturing Learning and Development in the identification and facilitation of the Training Management System and the affective launch of site-specific health and safety training.Support the development and participation in New Employee Orientation.Monitor completion and drive to 100% completion for all required H&S Training.Risk Assessment and Reduction.Act as Subject Matter Expert in technical and non-technical safety topics, including national safety regulations.Support and participate in Manage the Change processes to ensure safety compliance.Ensure effective auditing, observations, and reporting of compliance with safety standards and procedures.Emergency Response :
Participate in the plant's Emergency Response Plan Process, annual response training drills, and facilitate Emergency Response Team meetings and ensure training is up to date.Other :
Liaise effectively with Statutory Authorities, OSHA and OHS Representatives as needed.Liaise effectively with the Operations Leadership, Medical and plant floor teams.Capabilities Required
Innovation Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesResourcefulnessConfidence, courage, and independenceStrong interpersonal and influencing skills, collaboratorDrive for results and sense of urgencyChange Management and Organizational DesignAbility to work varied shifts including some weekendsMinimum Qualifications :
BS in Occupational Safety Management, Occupational Safety Engineering, or other related field of study.2-5 years of experience in general industry and a manufacturing environment.Preferred Qualifications :
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other professional certificationAll applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.
