Safety Lead

Position Summary

Champion safety programs and a safety‑first culture at the plant. Provide valuable feedback to supervisors and managers regarding performance of the safety program and engagement of employees within the facility.

• Champion safety programs to promote a safety‑first culture at the plant.
• Create, revise, and update safety material.
• Maintain all record keeping associated with safety programs.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Lead or participate with the Safety High‑Performance Team to identify opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Lead or participate on project teams, star point teams and kaizen events when needed.
• Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role.

High School diploma or GED preferred. Previous experience in manufacturing preferred.

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Good math, reading and writing skills.
• Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention.
• Basic computer skills.
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed.

• Report directly to the Plant Manager.
• Work closely with other departments to resolve issues with the processes & equipment.

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• Exposure to nuisance fumes.
• Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, high visibility clothing).
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting is performed on a regular basis.
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions.
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.

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