Regional Safety Specialist

Job Summary

The Regional Safety Specialist manages safety programs, compliance requirements based on OSHA and Carlisle safety policies for assigned CAM facilities. The East region consists of Annapolis Junction, MD; Elkridge, MD; Levittown, PA; and Manchester, NH.

Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Ensure compliance at assigned facilities with all appropriate OSHA and state safety regulations and reporting and accountability systems.

· Conduct comprehensive policy audits and maintain all OSHA and PSM recordkeeping requirements.

· Prepare, implement, and execute safety and OSHA required training, both awareness and authorization, for new hires and current employees on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

· Investigate all incident reports for trends, lead serious lost-time and recordable investigations, and drive the development of necessary corrective actions.

· Track OSHA recordable incidents, rates and trends and regularly report safety performance measures to CAM EHS Manager.

· Strategic planning to insure potential environmental and safety consequences of manufacturing processes are considered.

· Serve as the primary advisor with regards to all safety and site compliance programs and projects.

· Conduct safety awareness training for employees, contractors, and visitors.

· Partner with COS to support continuous improvement initiatives and increase the use of lean manufacturing tools and techniques for safety and operations.

· Conduct audits to ensure sustainment and completion of safety improvement initiatives.

· Attend required management team meetings, safety committee meeting, and continuous improvement meetings/projects.

· Ensure the proper storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

· Training, management, and development of Site Safety Specialists.

· Training and development of Safety Champions at each assigned facility.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

· Knowledge of all applicable government safety regulations and plant specific safety policies.

· OSHA compliance training and good understanding of PSM standards.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· Strong presentation skills.

· Solid problem-solving skills, experience in utilizing accelerated root cause methods.

· Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong time management, team building, and systems sustainment skills.

Competencies

· Teamwork

o Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.

· Managing Change

o Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.

· Continuous Improvement

o Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.

· Customer Focus

o Listens to and understands the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.

· Continuous Learning

o Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.

· Drive for Results

o Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Safety Management degree preferred.

· Three to five years of prior experience in a manufacturing safety management role.

Equipment Used:

· Standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:

· Manufacturing environment with some exposure to the outdoors.

· Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.

· Overtime may be required if workload dictates.

Travel Requirement:

· Up to 40% travel to assigned locations.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

· Personal Protective Equipment is not regularly required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• EHS: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $-1