Safety Director jobs in Clarksville, TN

Avanti is a manufacturer of non-woven fabrics in the field of medical, hygiene, industrial and agricultural products. We are seeking a Safety Manager for Full-Time hire.

Job Summary

The Safety Manager eliminates or controls hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations that may lead to human injury and/or property damage. This role must apply advanced mathematical techniques; professional engineering principles, methods and techniques; safety-related elements of the physical sciences, ergonomics, psychology and physiology; and safety principles, standards, practices and analytical techniques.

Schedule: We are a 24/7 facility. Hours/days can be flexible based on candidate. The schedule is Monday-Friday; some weekly hours must be worked during the Production night shift (after 7pm or before 7am). Position also requires occasional weekend presence, which can be traded for comp time during the week. Must be willing to be on-call for safety emergencies. 

Essential Functions

1. Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of professional knowledge, skill and abilities.
2. Develop, implement, and maintain all applicable safety policies and procedures such as Accident and Injury Reporting, Employee Safety Policies and Procedures, Emergency Action Plan, PPP, Fall Protection, Lock-Out Tag Out, and others.
3. May advise on structural safety requirements based on failure mode analysis of such factors as fatigue, stability, stress, concentration and creep; develop and apply methods for the safe installation of storage and piping systems for compressed gases; design protective equipment or safety devices for machines and redesign machines and plant equipment to eliminate occupational hazards; and/or review proposed occupational safety policies, guidelines and standards to determine their consistency with accepted engineering principles and practices and recommend technical changes as needed.
4. Conduct an ongoing safety training program on various OSHA topics and demonstrate the use of safety equipment. Maintain training roster.
5. Provide new employee health and safety training and orientation, and develop materials for these presentations as necessary.
6. Apply knowledge of psychological and physiological factors to assist in the design of safety features and controls, compensating for the possibility of human errors in the operation of machinery and equipment.
7. Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure all accidents are reported and recorded in a timely manner, reports are promptly submitted to our Workers Compensation insurance carrier, and the OSHA 300 logs and supporting documentation are properly maintained.
8. Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
9. Monitor specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and/or first-aid supplies.
10. Conduct safety audits to identify and address concerns or areas for improvement.
    
11. Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures as needed.
    
12. Must be willing to be available on call for any safety related emergencies.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving/Analysis
  
• Knoweldge of TN OSHA
• Computer Literacy

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job site. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The warehouse and production areas of the facility are not temperature controlled, so exposure to heat is expected.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

The employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of safety experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of a certificate in a related field, or manufacturing experience with OSHA certification
• ISO experience a Plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a Plus
• Must have knowledge of safe forklift operation; experience driving forklifts is preferred

Pay: $60,000 - $65,000 per year, plus Bonus potential

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• $50,000 company-paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental benefits
  • Short-term disability
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Accident