Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist
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* Title:

** Safety Specialist
** Department:
** Manufacturing
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* Reports To:

** EHS Safety Manager
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* Location:

** Williamsport, MD
** Classification:
** Non-Exempt, Full-Time
** Annual Salary:** $65,000-$70,000
** Position Summary
** The primary duty and responsibility of the Safety Specialist is to manage/assist/oversee the onsite Health and Safety of our team members at our Williamsport, MD facility.
** Essential Job Functions
*** Understand, execute and display behaviors representable in the Health and Safety Program
* Build positive relationships with operational counterparts across all levels of company
* Assist in development, implementation, and/or lead company-wide safety initiatives
* Assist in training employees at all levels to reinforce safety goals
* Conduct regular walk-through inspections and provide safety oversight for all daily functions at home facility
* Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions; offer and follow through to ensure corrections have been made
* Recognize and implement principles associated with audits/inspections
* Assist in administrative functions as needed
* Champion safety related technologies, processes and apps
* Flexible work schedule+ Will need the ability to work occasional nights and weekends+ Normal workdays M-F
* Provide oversight for ongoing employee education to include:+ Training development and/or delivery+ Safe working practices+ Appropriate equipment operation+ Emergency procedures
* Assist in incident investigations by:+ Gathering and analyzing statistical data+ Making recommendations for improvements
* Perform additional assignments as needed
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Strong organizational skills:+ Effectively manage and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines+ Plan work activities to meet the organization’s objectives+ Find new ways and implement new systems to improve personal efficiency
* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
* Strong attention to detail
* Focus and remain on task in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence.
* Demonstrate experience in upgrading health and safety programs and process improvement
* Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations.  General industry 30-hour certification A+.
* Experience in general industry work environments 5+ years: machine safety, electrical hazards, chemical handling, confined space and industrial hygiene basics.
* Ability to conduct 5 Why’s or other root cause analysis tools with proven corrective action results.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills that include both one on one communication and group communication
* Strong computer skills:
Microsoft Office (Excel, Smartsheet, Outlook)
* Experience leading and participating in cross functional team collaborations
* Self-Starter with good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision to meet required deadlines
* Results driven
** Education & Certification
*** A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Safety field is preferred
* OSHA 30-hour general industry course in the past three years is preferred
* Associates or Bachelor degree in Health and Safety is preferred
** Physical Requirements
*** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
* The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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