Safety Specialist

Job Purpose

The objective of this position is to drive and nurture a culture of safety throughout the plant. This includes all aspects of safety compliance and development of policies, instructions, procedures and systems within the Environmental Health and Safety Management System.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise management of current regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Ensures current and ongoing safety compliance of the plant
• Liaison between safety and environmental on common issues
• Provide critical review of health and safety incident reports and ensures corrective actions are completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Coordinate special safety meetings
• Provide training as requested or required
• Conduct housekeeping and safety audits
• Serve as a member/leader of safety teams as assigned
• Manage incident reports and assists managers/supervisors with investigations
• Assist with the management of the Emergency Response Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 5 – 7 years’ experience as safety professional
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in the aluminum industry a plus
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office
• Comfortable with conducting training sessions and presentations
• Able to work extra hours and on weekends if required
• Willing to travel (5%) among various locations
• Knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH IH and NFPA standards with willingness to advance knowledge

Physical Demands

• This is an on-site position – remote work is not available
• Must successfully pass a rigorous medical examination
• Medically certified for respirator use
• Must have no limitations to walking, standing, climb and balance, stoop or kneel
• Able to lift 10 to 25 pounds
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions – heat, cold, rain
• Additional Responsibilities
• Follow guidance from ISO coordinators regarding compliance with ISO registrations
• Abide by all company policies, practices and rules
• Participate in continuous safety improvements