Safety Director jobs in Akron, OH

Safety Director directs, develops, and oversees the general health and safety policies and procedures of the organization. Ensures the workplace is in compliance with OSHA and other state, local, or industry specific regulations and that periodic safety audits are conducted. Being a Safety Director provides programs that ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations, skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Develops a systemic process to collect data and analyze the causes of accidents and generate required reporting. Additionally, Safety Director implements initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Safety Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Safety Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Safety Director
  • Sandridge Crafted Foods
  • Medina, OH FULL_TIME
  • Purpose The Safety Director is responsible for directing and providing safety program oversight across three Sandridge facilities. The position oversees the development and implementation of behavior-based safety practices; audits all aspects of safety procedure implementation; ensures compliance with Sandridge’s federal, state, and local regulatory agency, and conducts root-cause analysis of safety incidents. The Safety Director monitors and documents the effectiveness of safety control measures used throughout the company and directs the implementation of Safety programs. The position will manage the development of site-specific safety plans and all safety training as needed working closely with all operational leaders.   Responsibilities Work closely with operations leaders and employees to cultivate, promote, and continually improve Sandridge’s safety culture. Develops a culture that identifies safety opportunities and documents those for trends and predictive analysis. Provide safety leadership and direction across all locations. Advises executive and operations leadership on ways to mitigate safety risks and continuously improve programs. Develop, maintain, and implement Sandridge’s safety policies and procedures for all employees and outside contractors' services. Directs and leads the company’s internal and external safety audit programs. Conducts safety audits. Performs risk hazard analysis, determinations effective controls, and risk mitigation. Provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support for the entire safety program. Promote, develop, and establish safety programs, policies, and procedures that are related to the safety program and provide training as necessary for all employees. Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies on a local, state, and federal level. Manage and control all the company’s safety regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring submission by required dates and maintain on file as required. Oversee all workers’ compensation claim correspondence with insurance companies and legal counsel as necessary. Provide support and training as needed for all employees as it relates to safety at locations. Leads safety incident investigation teams to determine root cause and corrective and preventive actions. Develop and implement corrective actions as appropriate. Establishes and manages ergonomic, injury case management, and return to work programs. Maintain and improve the overall facility security program to provide a safe workplace for all employees and control vendors and contractors as they perform their services. Manages all resources in a harmonious manner that promotes and cultivates an atmosphere that emphasizes teamwork, respect, accountability, and a desire to improve all Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives. Responsible for overseeing safety committee and ensuring that this team engages and leads in safety improvements.  Develops, fosters, and leads/mentors team to achieve significant results and develop future leaders/managers. Ensures compliance and consistency with all plant/facility rules, regulations, and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Supports a system of progressive discipline and develops consistency among supervisory ranks. Exhibits the characteristics of a determined, results-oriented, persuasive, and strong communicator/leader. Fully understands personal accountability and responsibility and holds own self to that standard. Position has both responsibility and accountability for individually assigned projects, assignments, as well as ability to lead team projects and assignments (working manager). Other tasks/functions as assigned.   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related field required. Advanced degree preferred. At least 8 years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment. Thorough knowledge of OSHA Regulations and general industry standards. Ability to implement behavioral-based safety techniques to improve/maintain safety performance. Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).         Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation a plus.       CPR / First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.     Work independently and can multi-task and prioritize work based on deadlines. Handles confidential information discreetly. Highly detail oriented. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
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Director of Campus Safety
  • The College of Wooster
  • Wooster, OH FULL_TIME
  • The College of Wooster is seeking a Director of Campus Safety. This position is a vital member of the Dean of Student's leadership staff and works closely with all members of the Student Affairs Divis...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Installation Technician (FT)
  • Flock Safety
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • Who is Flock?Flock Safety provides the first public safety operating system that empowers private communities and law enforcement to work together to eliminate crime. We are committed to protecting hu...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Traffic Control Flagger
  • AWP Safety
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionUnlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety – America’s Leading Traffic Management Company!Overview: AWP Safety is on the lookout for motivated individuals to emb...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Safety Manager
  • NaturalEssentials Inc,
  • Aurora, OH FULL_TIME
  • Natural Essentials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality cosmetic products, and raw materials and ingredients . Our mission is to provide our customers with the best products...
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Safety Manager
  • NaturalEssentials Inc,
  • Aurora, OH FULL_TIME
  • Natural Essentials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality cosmetic products, and raw materials and ingredients . Our mission is to provide our customers with the best products...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Cleveland. As of the 2017 Census estimate, the city proper had a total population of 197,846, making it the 119th-largest city in the United States. The Greater Akron area, covering Summit and Portage counties, had an estimated population of 703,505. The city was founded in 1825 by Simon Perkins and Paul Williams, along the Little Cuyahoga River at the summit of the developing Ohio and...
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Income Estimation for Safety Director jobs
$140,645 to $207,300
Akron, Ohio area prices
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"The board shall appoint all members and ranks of the Fire and Police Divisions of the city, except the Director of Public Safety and the Deputy Director(s) of Police, if any, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council as herein provided.".
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