Health and Safety Manager monitors the removal of physical, biological and chemical hazards, and training of employees on safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Verifies compliance with health and safety regulations and ensures all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines. Being a Health and Safety Manager manages the participation in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, Health and Safety Manager acts as advisor to health and safety administration team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a Manager or Head of a Unit/Department. The Health and Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Health and Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to effectively implement teaching techniques and various multimedia training methods is essential. Basic knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local health and safety laws, regulations, and standards is required. Knowledge of operational and safety procedures is required. Completion of the 40-hour OSHA Certification training program is strongly preferred. Must be self-motivated and a team player, with a personal commitment to integrity, honesty, respect, quality and reliability. Must have an unwavering commitment to safety in the workplace and enjoy teaching others. Must be available to train on all shifts.
Education and/or Experience:
A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Training or related field is normally required. Must possess a minimum of three years experience facilitating and developing safety programs in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience in the processed meat industry is strongly preferred.
Communication Skills:
Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations. Must have the ability to develop and conduct training classes covering a wide variety of safety topics to a diverse work group, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Bilingual skills in Spanish are strongly preferred.
Computer Skills
Must possess advanced computer proficiency, specifically with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet.
Mathematical Skills
Must possess basic math skills, with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to solve problems using root cause problem solving methods and principles, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to interpret and apply OSHA regulations.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to sit, stand; walk and talk and hear. The partner is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.
Work Environment
The noise level in the office work environment is low, and in the production work environment is usually loud. There is a wide variation of temperatures ranging from 35° F to 100° F in the various production areas. The work environment is wet and slippery most times. Partners are required to wear frocks, hairnets, slip-resistant footwear and hearing protection at all times in the production areas.
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