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)
PB Leiner is one of the world’s leading producers of high quality gelatins and collagen peptides. We supply a growing market in food, pharma, health nutrition and technical applications. In all our efforts, we strive to be The Clear Solution for our customers. We spot and exploit opportunities, and try to anticipate future trends for them. We pursue outstanding quality and choice, as well as smooth delivery. We have a global presence in terms of both our plants and sales support, and count approximately 1,100 collaborators worldwide. PB Leiner is part of Tessenderlo Group.
The Safety Coordinator establishes and oversees the health and safety processes for the entire plant which includes office, laboratory and manufacturing environments. They will take into consideration industry regulations and the specific risks in the workplace to ensure normal work activities are handled safely. They will train employees on safety protocols and enforce them if they’re not being followed properly. The Safety Coordinator also responds when workplace accidents happen, creating reports and determining ways to prevent similar accidents.
Understanding of OSHA guidelines and other state and local safety regulations
Familiarity with the tools, machines and equipment used in the workplace
Attention to detail
Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to teach others the established safety standards
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy skills and comfort with various types of technology used in the industry
Ability to work well as a team and interact with different groups of people
A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, health and safety management or similar fields is required with 1 to 3 years experience preferred.
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