Health and Safety Manager jobs in Somerset, NJ

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and monitor Safety Programs, which includes the prevention and elimination of injuries, near misses, musculoskeletal disorders, and damage to company property.
• Establish the Plant's Safety performance goals.
• Manage the Worker’s Compensation program, including but not limited to insurance, medical billings, medical treatment, Accommodations, RTW, etc.
• Liaison with company attorney’s in matters of litigation, injuries, workers compensation.
• Primary contact representative with regulatory officials in matters of NJDEP, OSHA, Board of Health. NJDEP Radiation.
• Manage the Contractor Safety Program
• Conducts weekly New Hire Orientation
• Oversee quarterly hazardous waste management program and sign off on proper manifesting documentation, transportation and disposal.
• Coordinates with the affected departments and conducts all EHS related training.
• Prepares written Safety, Security and Environmental programs, policies and SOPs.
• Reviews process-operating procedures/records and provides input for safety, security and environmental considerations.
• Understands federal and state safety and environmental regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur.
• Completes and/or approves all required regulatory and company reporting documents (e.g. OSHA logs, air permits, radiation surveys, wastewater monitoring reports, DEP, etc.).
• Investigate injuries and near misses; evaluate the incident report and accident report, determine root causes and preventive measures; follow up and conduct counseling sessions; complete Accident Alerts and complete OSHA 300 Log.
• Identifies company safety training needs and develops, coordinates safety training programs for all full time and agency employees per OSHA regulations.
• Supports plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Bound Brook, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person