Safety Specialist

General Summary

The Safety Specialist is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of the facility's safety programs and initiatives.

Works under general direction of the GMO; exercises discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis; and high degree of creativity is expected.

Principal Duties / Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure that safe job practices are followed, protective equipment is properly utilized and all required machine/process guards are in place and operational
• Investigates and facilitates the investigation of all accidents and near miss occurrences, identifies trends and causes and ensures that corrective measures are implemented
• In charge of developing safety programs and incentives as appropriate
• Conducts new hire training and ensures new employees understand safety practices and policies
• Provides training to employees on the safe and appropriate operation of machinery and equipment
• Chairs the Safety Committee
• Ensures the facility maintains the proper number of personnel trained in first aid and CPR and that required level of safety and medical supplies are maintained in inventory
• Conducts and certifies all forklift training
• Coordinates annual fire inspection tours and planned/unplanned tours by other safety and health regulatory agencies
• Monitors facility hearing conservation program
• Coordinates work duties for employees on medical restrictions
• Maintains appropriate communication with immediate management, Human Resources, and third party claims administrators
• Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required reports
• Prepares regular and special reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Knowledge Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent or related work experience
• Minimum four to seven years of experience in safety or woodworking operations
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Certification in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Successful completion of OSHA 30 certification

Skills and abilities

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
• Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to successfully communicate with all organizational levels
• Ability to apply business math in business situations, to plan, organize and prioritize work and to effectively interact with others
• Ability to be mobile in the work environment
• Ability to work hours mandated by management
• Ability to conduct/lead presentations to a large number of employees
• Ability to pass a drug test

Conduct

• Self-managing
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Good interpersonal skills and good communication skills
• Strong organization skills and detail oriented
• Be a team player and support the Company's goals
• Conducts in a professional manner