PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

This Safety Manager will provide professional knowledge and expertise in the administration of The LifeLine Group’s Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies. This position partners with the operations team to drive continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the operations team to ensure that all health and safety programs are embedded into daily activities.
• Oversee incident investigations and root cause analysis. Track all corrective and preventative actions to closure.
• Coordinate worker’s compensation, injury case management and return to work activities.
• Perform risk assessments and assist in implementing appropriate controls.
• Lead behavior-based safety activities, including observation programs and Gemba walks.
• Build strong working relationships with employees and managers to drive a positive safety culture.
• Oversee and/or administer the site’s monthly safety training and new hire orientation training programs.
• Manage industrial hygiene programs.
• Manage the SDS program.
• Oversee the site’s safe work permit program.
• Lead and expand the site’s safety committee.
• Support the security team, as needed, to execute the site’s emergency response activities.
• Adhere to The LifeLine Group’s Core Values. In that regard, this position may be expected to perform duties outside the key responsibilities.
• Responsible for quality and personal safety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is a combination of corporate and manufacturing.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and reporting at the federal, state and local level.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with PSM, and behavior-based safety a plus.
• Ability to self-direct, manage multiple priorities and work in a changing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move through various manufacturing environments, including stairs.
• Required to sit; use hands to handle, feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak; hear, taste and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders and platforms, enter confined spaces and wear all required PPE.