Safety Lead

Safety Lead – West Greenwich, RI

Responsible for creating and implementing safety standards, programs, training, and interventions to reduce incidents in the workplace and promote safety excellence in accordance with company and OSHA, Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.

• Supports Corporate Safety Governance System including all safety policies and procedures, ensuring self and employees are in compliance with OSHA/State/Local/Company/Client rules and regulations.
• Collaborates and supports Safety, HR, and Operations team to drive safety excellence in assigned location.
• Responsible for coordination and facilitation of safety new hire orientation, training and certification programs.
• Conducts incident investigations, assists in identifying root cause(s), and implementing corrective action(s).
• Creates and implements Job Hazard Analysis, Inspections and Audit Checklists to identify hazards and implement controls.
• Develops and implements a site safety improvement plan.
• Consults with Regional Safety & Training Specialist and Sr. Regional Safety Training Specialist on development and execution of safety initiatives/interventions to drive continuous improvement and safety excellence.
• Coordinates and conducts onsite safety training and Train-the-Trainer programs.
• Maintains appropriate training and certification records including class schedules, registration, attendance, completions, safety certifications and re-certification.
• Leverages Incident Management System to proactively manage safety, identify trends at the location.
• Develops safety metrics to measure and monitor progress of safety programs and interventions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding safety inspection/audit findings or safety.
• Assists with employee counseling, coaching, and proper documentation of safety performance issues.

Performs other HR/Safety duties and special projects as requested.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Health & Safety or equivalent work experience.
• Safety Certification preferred (e.g., OSHA 10/30 General Industry, OSHA HAZWOPER, Forklift, 49 CFR/DOT, IATA, IMDG).
• 3-5 years safety experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience preferred in the following areas:
  Operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (e.g., Forklift, Powered Pallet Jacks), Handling/Shipping/Receiving Hazardous Materials, Use of X-Ray or CRBN equipment.
• Experience in facilitating safety training and certification programs.
• Creation and writing of Job Hazard Analysis.
• Sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of web-based Incident Management Systems.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, administrative and record keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to drive safety excellence.