Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist will uphold Vollrath’s moral and ethical obligations to a safe workplace and the environment by maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and continually working towards improvements in the workplace, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and conservation efforts. This position is accountable for implementation of safety procedures, compliance-based auditing, and safety training. The Specialist will promote Environmental and Safety policies and procedures to ensure that the environmental and safety goals are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Corporate Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Group to understand and aid in execution of Vollrath’s EHS programs and corporate initiatives for safety improvements. 
• Act as a Safety & Environmental resource and promote a safety culture through regular communication, safety meetings, and awareness campaigns.
• Perform Safety Audits, Observations, and risk assessments to identify occupational hazards.
  • Manage Observation Tracker and Safety Action Register.
  • Participate with incident investigation driving to identify true root cause and aid in administration of corrective action measures.
  • Coach Team Members on effective investigation techniques to identify root cause and corrective action, leveraging root cause counter-measure (RCCM) methodology. 
  • Coordinate/Ensure completion of Incident Documentation. 
  • Partner with Operations Team to complete Key Corrective Action in a timely matter. 
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement. 
• Maintain working knowledge in operations, including but not limited to: Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Personal Protective Equipment, chemical usage, ventilation requirements. 
• Help facilitate industrial hygiene monitoring, as required, and coordinate corrective action in the event an unsafe exposure exists.
• Work with Engineering and Corporate EHS on Environment & Safety (E&S) Management of Change processes, including new equipment safety checklist, red tag process and new occupancy/renovation evaluation.
• Coordinate and conduct supervisory and employee training programs, both site specific as well as Vollrath’s regulatory required safety training programs.  Partner with the Operations Team to ensure completion of required training.
• Coordinate employee health services related to hearing conservation, attaining prescription safety eyewear, and respiratory protection.
• Support the location's quality of work life with respect to operational, safety and environmental initiatives and lead the team to safety success. 
• Display dedication to safety and environmental concerns in the performance of daily duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides location with Environmental, Health and Safety Regulatory compliance.  No direct reports to this position. 

Education & Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the engineering sciences or the equivalent in work experience and specialized training.
• 5 years of work experience desired.    

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be a leader.
• Ability to develop and effectively facilitate training.
• Have a proficient understanding of OSHA/ANSI compliance. 

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:  

• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, fingering, grasping, and feeling. 
• Lifting up to 25 pounds required occasionally. 
• The position is subject to workplace hazards, including; proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to noise and multiple chemicals, which requires safe handling on a regular basis. 
• Required safety equipment includes safety glasses and may include safety shoes, hearing protection, apron and gloves when working in restricted areas.