Safety Lead Job Red Oak Iowa USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Red Oak

Position Summary

This Team Lead role reports directly to the Process Engineer. The lead assists leadership with daily activities regarding safety to ensure that the plant is meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. The Lead communicates daily, weekly, and monthly requirements and expectations within the facility. The Lead will be involved in most operational safety aspects of all shifts. They will provide valuable feedback to Supervisors and Managers regarding performance of the safety program and engagement of employees within the facility.

Responsibilities

Champion safety program(s) to promote a safety-first culture at the plant
Create, revise, and update safety material
Gather data by reading machine equipment, gages, prints and precision measuring instruments to serve safety mission
Maintain all record keeping associated with safety program(s)
Communicate safety progress with plant leadership
Oversee the safety orientation program
Coach employees and give feedback as needed regarding safety
Lead a safety HPT
Occasional travel required for additional training and/or best-practice sharing
Flexible schedule with all shifts weekly, and as needed
Help execute the site safety plan with attention to OSHA-compliance
Perform tasks as assigned by leadership
Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers
Ability to work overtime, including short-notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

Department Specific/ Non-essential Functions

Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.
Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
Maintain production schedules.
Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
Other duties may be assigned later.

Qualifications

Education required/ preferred:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience

3- 5 years’ management or supervisory experience.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
Sound decision making skills
Good math, reading, writing skills
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product
Strong trouble shooting skills
Demonstrated teamwork and teambuilding skills.
Ability to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities.
Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for challenges.
Serve as model by promoting safety, new ideas and positive change.
OSHA 10 hour, or other safety certification preferred

Skills/Competencies

Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office package
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Other Skills

Ability to work well in a team environment
Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred

Assessment

Employee must pass Pre-employment screening

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