Manager of Safety Job Alton area,Illinois USA,Pharmaceutical

Who we are:

At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Safety & Quality Assurance, the Manager of Safety is responsible for the execution of the organization’s safety strategy which furthers our mission to help people who have different abilities to receive work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, Flexible to job demands
Salary:$55,000 -$65,000
Location:Alton, Illinois

Job Duties:

Safety Oversight:Maintain knowledge of safety policies and procedures along with review and update of safety policies and practices to ensure they meet any regulatory standards and work to help minimize incident rates. Maintain current regulatory knowledge pertaining to Safety. Communicate OSHA regulations and standards to management, including guidance on handling OSHA compliance, inspections, and citations. Promote an effective company safety culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels, goals, and objectives—ZAC (Zero Accident Culture).

Safety Investigations/Audits/Training:Coordinate and conduct work area and facility inspections and evaluations to determine the presence of hazardous/unsafe conditions (i.e., noise exposure, chemical exposure, untidiness,unsafe work practices, etc.). Ensure thorough audits/investigations performed that hazardous conditions have been appropriately corrected or addressed; recommend engineering controls, administrative controls and or proper PPE. Work with Safety Committee to plan, organize, develop, and implement management/employee training in areas of safety laws and regulations i.e., OSHA, hazardous condition monitoring, use of safety equipment/PPE, company safety policies/procedures, safety culture, and other safety and human relational topics.

Management and Regulatory Reporting:Maintain all site-required documentation related to safety issues, i.e., incident reports (including property and equipment), inspection reports, safety meeting minutes, etc., reporting to all required federal, state, and local agencies. Provide safety reports for Senior Management regarding incidents and workers compensation claims while identifying trends and educational/training needs of the Company and affiliated entities.

Incident Management:Oversee incident investigations to determine root cause, install preventative measures, and advise return to work activities in coordination with HR; perform follow-up investigations to verify effectiveness; provide advice, coaching, guidance and mentoring to managers on injury prevention and management; provide initial intervention with any medical care due to injury and ongoing oversight to internal treatment. Manages Workers Compensation Program for Challenge Unlimited and Affiliated Companies.

Employee Relations:Promote a culture that advances the Company’s mission to provide work opportunities to individuals with disabilities and disadvantages within a safe environment. Display and promote Company values and maintain awareness of safety issues and concerns of managers, clients, and staff. Maintain effective communication and positive relationships with department and site managers. Help build an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.

Position

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma/GED required
Experience:
- With a…