Safety Specialist

Overview:

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is looking for a Safety Specialist to take on the responsibility of performing company safety program-related duties, including planning, implementation, and coordination of safety programs and procedures. This is a long-term, direct-hire role with our client located in Roseburg, Oregon.

Here are a few benefits:

• 401K
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Package
• Growth Opportunities
• Annual Bonus
• Relocation assistance

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the site in achieving the safety goals of the organization
• Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs and procedures
• Maintain knowledge of any changes in regulations and implement needed changes
• Ensure manuals, policies, and procedures are in place and in adherence to regulations and company expectations
• Collaborate with all safety staff to support consistency and knowledge sharing across all sites
• Collaborate with the HR and Environmental departments to support consistency and knowledge sharing
• Support and mentor the development of safety skills for all employees and leaders in the facility and ensure that the safety committee is active and effective
• Maintain a current corrective action log for the site
• Responsible for ensuring employees are trained in areas of safety, regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
• Lead and document appropriate risk assessments
• Conduct corresponding follow-ups and implementation of corrective action items to eliminate incidents that have the potential to cause harm to anyone on site
• Assist incident investigation teams and ensure that incident reports are thorough and complete and root causes, corrective actions, and lessons learned are identified
• Provide safety reports to regional safety management
• Communicate the health and safety goals, objectives, performance expectations, and metrics throughout the facility
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and internal requirements
• Direct safety program activities for the facility
• Partner with HR and the Worker's Compensation program seeking to identify opportunities for improved safety performance and cost reduction
• Perform and administer safety audits and inspect safety facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance
• Oversee facility safety inventory, including supplies, equipment, and training materials
• Analyze and utilize data to set safety priorities and develop action plans
• Communicate with front-line leaders and management to achieve company standards and safety requirements

Requirements:

• 3+ years of safety and health experience required
• Has at least an Associate degree and/or working toward bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related subject required
• Working toward or achieving OHST, ASP or CIH certifications required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in dealing with confidential information required
• Outstanding verbal and written skills and ability to work in a highly functional team environment required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail while prioritizing and handling numerous tasks required

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. No third-party candidates considered for this position

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.com

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