Environmental Health and Safety Director

Environmental Health and Safety Director

Majors Plastics, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned company offering a competitive benefits package and we are looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety Director.

The Environmental Health and Safety Director is responsible for directing and administering the implementation of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs and initiatives to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and the security of company property.

Essential Job Functions

Assist with the development of environmental, health and safety policy

Direct and administer all environmental, health and safety operations and functions to include, but not limited to, preserving the safety and security of the visitors, employees and the property, safe work practice promotion, OSHA compliance, safety classes and incentive programs, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design and implement programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease and injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents, or ergonomic factors. Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals

Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are maintained, up to date, and communicated to all employees

Verify managers and supervisors are trained in safety and health, accident prevention, and accident investigations

Assess engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) on an ongoing basis

Direct and administer the patrol of the interior of and the perimeter of the properties to observe and identify potential safety risks, security risks and undesirable conditions

Direct response to emergency situations including, but not limited to, thefts, unlawful activities, fires, medical emergencies, and threats to life and/or property

Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement

Oversee the administration and accuracy of all required investigations, reports, and documentation in a timely and efficient manner

Respond to employee inquiries and suggestions timely, friendly, and efficient manner

Monitor and develop employee safety performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and evaluations, and delivering recognition and reward

Any other duties required to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and for maintaining a safe and secure workplace

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as safety manager at a manufacturing company

A Bachelor’s degree is but experience and education can be substituted

Experience with OSHA standards, safety controls, and safety training

Knowledge of job safety analysis and hazard identification and assessment

Ability to develop a positive working relationship with employees and their supervisors

Working knowledge and skill in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office software applications. Ability to learn departmental software programs. Ability to type accurately

Physical Requirements

Normal manufacturing environment with routine periods of sitting, walking, or standing

The ability to travel between facilities

Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Plastics Manufacturing

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