Safety Supervisor

Safety Supervisor – Ohio

Our manufacturing client, family-owned and located in Coshocton, Ohio, is actively seeking Safety Supervisor . The Safety Supervisor provides leadership in the pursuit of Company safety goals and initiatives, including the management of the Company’s safety procedures and policies, safety training of Company personnel and performance of formal safety audits. This role is ON-SITE, located in Coshocton, Ohio and open to 2nd or 3rd shift. 

Safety Supervisor Key Responsibilities:

• Manages safety programs assigned to include annual audits to ensure requirements are being followed.
• Surveys, compiles, and analyze data relating to occupational and environmental health issues.
• Conducts or oversees employee Industrial Hygiene exposure monitoring.
• Conducts incident investigations, as necessary.
• Promotes safe work behaviors.
• Provides managerial support and subject matter expertise that ensures appropriate Employee Health and Safety (EHS) systems and resources are in place.
• Provides technical guidance to management, labor organizations, government agencies and civic groups regarding health-related problems and correct use of protective clothing or accessories.
• Monitors the Company's health standards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintains working knowledge of new developments in the industry and government regulations.
• Implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Supervises and coordinates work activities of staff related to safety and OSHA.
• Provides effective leadership, direction and professional expertise to management and employees on all areas of safety.
• Implement programs to train managers and employees in worksite safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Prepares analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards, determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Stays abreast of Company policies, procedures, and regulations as well as governmental regulations impacting safety.
• Supervises, coaches, develops, and mentors subordinates.
• Motivates and encourages teamwork within the department to ensure objectives are met.
• Works within budget constraints.
• Fosters positive work relationships.
• Observes and enforces all Company, housekeeping, safety and plant policies and procedures.
• Has strong written, oral, communication and facilitation skills.
• Creates and maintains a culture of continuous improvement.
• Exercises delegated authority for the full range of personnel management matters.
• Keeps Safety Manager and other key managers abreast of significant issues or developments as appropriate.
• Fills in during Safety Manager’s absence

Safety Supervisor Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene or a related field,
• plus 5 years’ experience in occupational health, safety and/or environmental compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and standards is required; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience is required.
• At least 2 years’ supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing plant safety is required.
• Basic First Aid training required
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and Certified Safety Professional (CSP), preferred.

For more information, please submit a resume to [email protected]

Melva Lowry

1531 W. Oak Street

Zionsville, IN 46077

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