Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Safety Manager
Primary Job Responsibility: Manages the functions of Health and Safety for the site.
Description of Job Duties:
Develop Health and Safety Procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and corporate policies.
Conducts internal audits to ensure corporate policies and procedures are met.
Coordinates the Health Center with contractor to provide occupational medical services to site and corporate personnel.
Develop and administer and execute all health and safety programs to meet corporate and legal requirements.
Provide technical assistance to site personnel to address health and safety issues.
Develop and administer Emergency Preparedness Plan for the site.
Prepare reports and records to comply with internal Company requirements and external regulatory requirements.
Develop and administer HAZMAT program.
Act as a liaison with health and safety governmental and local fire departments.
Administer motivational programs to achieve a safe and injury free workplace.
Respond to customer requests for information.
Provide support to the site's designated media spokespersons.
Coordinate Change Management teams.
Assist site management in setting health and safety goals for the site.
Supervises subordinates.
Maintains knowledge of OSHA Safety, Occupational Health regulations.
Required Knowledge / Skills / Experience:
Degree in health and safety and/or equivalent work experience
At least 5 years of experience.
In-depth knowledge of governmental regulations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbal/written.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Preferred Skills:
Professional certifications, such as CIH, CSP, CHMM, PE, or equivalent is a plus
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to understand a variety of technical issues.
Knowledge of equipment and safety issues involved.
Ability to handle complex projects.
Good interpersonal skills to deal with all organizational levels and outside governmental agencies.
Demonstrated ability to handle emergencies successfully

Competencies:
Decision Quality
Peer Relationships
Integrity and trust
Priority setting
Functional/technical

skills
Problem solving
Informing
Command skills
Conflict management
Written communication
Developing direct reports

Working Conditions: Works in a variety of environments-laboratories, plant, and office.

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