Assistant Safety Manager

Assistant Safety Manager Role

Responsible for assisting the Plant Safety Manager in all safety, health, and fire safety activities and programs to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions.

• 1/3 of daily job duties will be production floor visibility, engagement, auditing and coaching
• 2/3 of daily job duties will be divided into the following assignments:
  • Assist with accident investigation
  • Management of the company’s safety inquiries (i.e., near miss, safety suggestions)
  • Respond to safety inquiries on all levels regarding safety concerns
  • Assist in ISO 45001 development and implementation
  • Assist the safety manager with all initiatives and goals
  • Apply safety programs and policies to meet company goals
  • Perform OSHA compliance audits
  • Perform WF policy audits
  • Lead Behavior Based Safety initiatives at the facility
  • Administrative work (i.e., filing papers, AS400 data entry, etc.)

• Associate degree in safety and/or actively pursuing a safety degree | 3-year maximum timeline
• Completion of OSHA 10-hour session
• Foundry/Leadership training
• Kaizen/6S (Continuous Improvement)
• Product Knowledge
• DWI’s, CS’s, QP’s, etc.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 management system documentation/system
• Applied knowledge of safety policies and procedures
• Experience with working with all levels of organization
• Knowledge and ability to audit safety systems and plant facilities

• Ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for safety risk
• Self‑motivated and organized, able to prioritize workload
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, and judgmental skills
• Effective presentation and persuasion skills
• Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Presentation skills including development of materials
• Strong desire to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees

• Annual Travel Requirements
  • Assist peer review team at any facility
  • Attend one professional development opportunity per year | Minimum
  • Assist other facilities as needed

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.