Easter Seals Jobs

Work Hours: Monday - Friday Standard Work Hours

Location: Harrisonburg, VA

As our Safety Manager, you will:

• Implement and coordinate the safety program for the operation, and monitor work processes and procedures to drive team performance toward departmental and organizational goals
• Facilitate training for all personnel on safety processes and practices, new initiatives and injury and accident avoidance
• Perform internal audits to identify non-compliance, hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors; audit scope includes processes, facilities and equipment. Conduct site safety audits as necessary
• Manage plant's environmental and safety reporting including regulatory OSHA, EPA, reporting and record keeping requirements
• Administer and monitor Behavior Based Safety initiatives. Serve as the champion for changing and fostering a robust safety culture
• Facilitate two-way communication with leadership and employees, regarding safety performance, incidents, and other related information
• Manage improvement opportunities and any non-compliance issues from concept through conclusion
• Perform accidents/incidents investigations and facilitates the development of root cause corrections
• Conduct hazard assessment, including identification of hazards and corrective action plans
• Implement environmental solutions and drive changes in manufacturing processes / systems that lead to reduction in environmental waste streams
• Lead investigations on any environmental non-compliance incidents and provide urgent response to operational issues
• Provide project support for corporate EHandS initiatives
• Manage the plant's safety and industrial hygiene programs and ensure compliance with internal and external safety and health regulations and policies

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management, Engineering, or closely related field (or equivalent years of relevant work experience)
• 7 years' experience working in an EHS capacity, including experience leading/supporting environmental and safety programs in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with permit administration and management, including Title V and Air permit experience
• Ability and comfort developing and delivering EHandS training (BBS preferred)
• Background and expertise in EHS recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance
• Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis to identify safety issues
• 3 years of Workers' Compensation management.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity