Environment Health Safety Lead

Job Description:

The Safety Lead plays a critical role in leading and supporting the organization's safety initiatives, ensuring that employees adhere to established safety standards, and fostering a culture of safety in the workplace.

This individual will coordinate the efforts of the safety team, organize safety programs and training, and assist in managing safety-related incidents to reduce risks and ensure compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow up on non-conformities of audits to give continuity to action plans allowing satisfaction and release of the same.
• Collaborate in situational diagnosis within the facility to verify status of compliance in terms of Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Perform facility audits in matters of Environmental, Health and Safety to verify that established standards are complied with.
• Collaborate in analysis of workstations' risks, ergonomics mapping and development or improvement plans if necessary for application of the same guaranteeing safety of activities of each position.
• Support managers with information and training programs for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Advise in execution of emergency drills, evaluation of the same and issuance of recommendations.
• Provide training in coordination with Plant Manager and HR to have conscientious personnel in terms of safety for themselves and the work team for performance of their functions.
• Proper implementation of the Injury Management Program.
• At any given time, has the authority to stop machines, stop work of suppliers, according to established processes.
• Comply with prerequisite program and hazard control plan, as applicable.

Team Leadership and Support:

• Supervise and lead the safety team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Serve as main point of contact between the safety team and management.
• Provide support and guidance to team members on safety-related issues.

Training and Awareness:

• Coordinate and facilitate safety training programs, including first aid, CPR, hazard communication, and specific job-related safety courses.
• Promote employee awareness of safety risks and best practices through meetings, workshops, and posters.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure that safety activities comply with OSHA, local, and industry safety regulations.
• Prepare safety reports and submit them to management, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of safety programs and provide recommendations for improvements.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Lead the development and execution of emergency response plans and drills.
• Ensure that employees are trained to respond appropriately in the event of emergencies such as fires, chemical spills, or medical incidents.

Continuous Improvement:

• Work with leadership to continuously improve safety standards and practices.
• Keep abreast of new safety trends, technologies, and regulatory changes that could impact the organization.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written).
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, (Word and Excel).
• Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred).
• Associate degree in safety related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in Manufacturing and/or an Industrial Mfg. environment.
• Knowledge of (OSHA) Regulations.
• Knowledge of Injury Management.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Full).
• Bilingual (Spanish).
• Priority and Time Management.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Ability to walk, stand and work outside of an office environment.
• Ability to train large groups.
• Sound decision making ability.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and responsibilities.