Job Information
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. Safety Manager in Buffalo, New York
Description
The Safety Manager will plan implement and coordinate programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illness and financial losses and appraise conditions which could produce accidents. Responsible for overseeing accident prevention programs for incorporation into policies. Coordination of safety activities to ensure implementation throughout the facility. Plans and directs safety and health activities in industrial plant to evaluate and control environmental hazards. Inspects machinery, equipment, and working conditions in industrial or other setting to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations. Coordinates activities in training employees.
Key Daily Responsibilities including:
Involvement in Daily Pre-Shift meetings to provide a safety presence and message
Reviewing and/or leading any incident investigations from the previous shifts or that occurs while on shift
Ensure that the Communication Board is functioning and that current information is displayed at all times
Facility walkthrough to ensure boots on the ground safety with a focus on behavior and adherence to safe work practices (each department should be part of walkthrough)
Review Open Action Items and update status (weekly review with management)
Perform observations of employees and establish a safety presence in the facility
Review weekly Supervisor Audits and ensure that follow-up actions are added to the Action List in Teams and addressed
Verify that pre-shift inspections on PITs have been completed and documented
Proactive Safety – Identify Near Miss/Hazardous Conditions
Key Flex Responsibilities (as necessary) including:
New Employee Safety Orientations
Implement the health and safety program requirements at the facility
Perform proactive safety functions
Train employees and implement the Learning Plan (Annual Training Topics)
Tracking and resolving safety issues
Oversee Root Cause Analysis for incidents
Develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for plant operations
Develop One Point Lessons as necessary
Oversee Monthly Safety Committee Meeting
Ensure that OSHA 300 log is current and properly maintained
Identify and Implement Weekly Tool Box Topics
Implement the SMOS System and complete Follow-up actions
Perform and document Weekly Safety Manager Tasks
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
A BS degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Sciences, or in a related field is preferred.
5 years’ experience in manufacturing setting preferred
Solid understanding of OSHA’s General Industry regulations
Excellent organizational and motivational skills
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the health, safety, and environmental field
Collaborative problem solver who understands the complexities of a manufacturing environment
Expected to take a hands-on approach and build relationships with leaders and employees throughout the organization
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to pull handles and push buttons. Requirements may also include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Pay: $70k-$90k/yr.*
*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
