Position Title: Health & Safety Supervisor
Location: Zanesville, OH 43701, USA
Job Category: SALARY
Schedule: Full-Time
Req ID: HEALT001056
Posted Date: August 16, 2024
Description: Job DetailsDescriptionPlaskolite is looking for a seasoned Health and Safety Supervisor for our manufacturing facility in Zanesville, Ohio. The Supervisor is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety plans, enforcing policies, assessing risk, and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines. S/He will also oversee the safety training program, investigate incidents, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement, with the goal of creating a safe and compliant workplace environment.
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Make detailed investigations of existing and potential safety and health hazards and make recommendations for preventive or corrective actions
- Work in coordination with Human Resources to ensure successful on boarding of new hires, completion of safety orientation and enrollment into safety training programs to meet all regulatory requirements
- Monitor and maintain compliance with all health and safety issues; may involve working with off-site agencies and services such as Industrial Hygienists and Insurance Contacts
- Schedule and organize safety committee meetings; assign Action items and track to completion
- Gather, interpret, and prepare injury and statistical data, accident reports, required government reports, and reports of costs and occurrences to identify possible problem areas for corrective actions
- Develop strong supporting relationships with production staff and supervisors to support as a resource for safety policies, action plans, regulatory interpretations, and risk prevention programs and practices
- Conduct monthly audits, weekly safety observations and record all data; create and assign Action Items and track to completion
- Report injury claims for worker's compensation administration. Work in coordination with HR to serve as a liaison between injured employee and WC TPA to manage the claim and expedite timely return to work
- Manage protective equipment through vending services and keep inventory up-to-date
- Obtain and keep current all professional certifications to meet regulatory requirements, as needed
- Complete other duties and projects as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in technical or EHS field
- 3-5 years’ experience Health and Safety experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations for OSHA
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, and work within established deadlines
- Project organization and cost control capabilities
- Possesses a passion for safety that puts people first
- Leads by example
- Collaborates with others; good teammate
- Seeks to continuously improve and achieve great results
- Acts with honesty, kindness, and empathy that enables others to do the same
- Makes connections by putting people first and building trusting relationships
QualificationsSkills Behaviors:Motivations:EducationExperienceLicenses & CertificationsPI32b6f532c087-25826-35334069