Site Safety Specialist | EHS (26320)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    As they relate to a specific business unit, leads in the development and coordination of Andersen’s safety programs and standards to implement best practices and achieve and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state & local codes and regulations. Takes the lead on site OSHA visits/contact.
•    Provide and/or coordinate site specific safety training/testing (e.g. incident investigation, new employee orientation, lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, safety inspections, job safety analysis, audiometric testing ,LOTO etc.) as necessary and/or directed by Corporate Safety or Plant Management in order to address hazards and comply with relevant standards.
•    Work with site manufacturing engineering to conduct safety assessments of new or modified equipment/processes in accordance with Andersen’s Safety Assessment Procedure.  Participates with engineering in problem solving/resolution exercises.
•    Create/customize detailed safety programs/procedures to meet site specific environment as needed and ensures availability of PPE.
•    Conducts ergonomic assessments to identify risk factors and work with engineering to implement  control measures to address identified ergonomic risk factors.
•    Supports location assessments (e.g. audits, inspections, accident investigations, etc.); with site management and recommends & assists in the execution of corrective actions. Trains auditors as needed.
•    Coordinate annual safety strategy development and tracking at the site level. Evaluate safety related data and conduct loss analysis to guide strategic direction/focus areas. Coordinate with business unit in safety goals setting process to include leading and lagging indicators.
•    Works with Disability Management and site Supervision in regard to administration of workers compensation and return to work processes.
•    Leads cross functional teams and plant safety committee.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 
•    Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters degree preferred.
•    A minimum of 2 years of safety-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
•    Knowledge of government regulations concerning health, safety & the environment Knowledge of relevant equipment safety standards and hazard control measures.
•    Strong interpersonal/communication (verbal and written) skills.
•    Demonstrated customer-orientation and collaborative approach.
•    Demonstrated ability to impact change through influence and coaching.