Job Category:

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Schedule:

Full time

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Working with Corporate Safety, HR, and plant leadership team, develops annual EHS Action Plan for the plant.

Facilitate leadership involvement and participation in the safety program and promoting a strong safety culture through monthly updates and a safety scorecard on leading and lagging safety indicators.  Assist leaders with incorporating safety into business planning, meetings, and goals. 

Investigates individual accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes.  Prepares detailed reports and identifies possible recommendations and corrective actions to prevent similar incidents in the future and communicates these to senior leadership.  Cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.  Reports any severe injuries to agencies as required.

Analyzes accident history and trends of organization and plant to identify problem areas and develops plans for improvement.  Conduct risk assessments and hazard analysis to identify potential hazards in the workplace.  Work with plant leadership to implement corrective action plans.

Design and implement general safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures to be followed by organization personnel in compliance with local, state, federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environment Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.

Develop and manage a health and safety-oriented work philosophy among employees that drives a strong safety culture within the plant.  This includes development of training materials, safe operating procedures (SOPs), job safety analysis, safety awareness campaigns, safety committees and incentive programs.

Develop and manage emergency response plans and procedures.  Coordinate safety drills (fire, active threat, severe weather, etc.) and ensure staff is prepared for emergencies.

Perform regular safety inspections and audits of the workplace, equipment, and practices.  Identify unsafe conditions and practices.  Collaborate with plant leadership and provide corrective recommendations on items found.  Coordinate and oversee any third-party safety audits or inspections as required.

Compiles and submits 300 log and 300A data online as required by regulatory agencies.

Compiles and submits environmental data and works with outside consultants to maintain environmental compliance.  Work with outside vendors to coordinate hazardous waste disposal and compliance for the plant.  Track emissions, energy use, and waste generation and

Oversees the administration of workers' compensation claims.  This includes developing systems for timely reporting, monitoring of post-accident drug and alcohol testing program, working with clinic/provider and supervisors/managers on return to work/light duty programs to reduce or eliminate lost time claims.

Working with the insurance carrier to submit a work comp claim, manage the claim from date of injury until date the claim is closed, provide any information needed, control costs, monitor the claim file and ensure that the injured employee is getting the service they require from the claims adjuster.

Design and conduct safety training programs for employees and contractors.  Promote a culture of safety awareness and ensure all personnel understand safety policies.  Maintain and track training records and certifications.

Certified as an OSHA trainer and conduct OSHA 10- and 30-hour manufacturing classes as needed.

Work with outside vendors to determine the best quality product and control costs for safety-related supplies, PPE, annual crane inspections, fire extinguisher, safety training, first aid supplies and security services for the plant.

Develop and manage plant safety budget.

Support sustainability initiatives in the plant collaborating with other departments to develop, implement and track environmental performance and social responsibility.  Analize data and communicate sustainability efforts to the leadership team.  Train and promote awareness of sustainability practices among employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities at this time, however this position is responsible for work direction, advice and consultation specific to location safety activity.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and five or more years related safety management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Company Description:

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment.  Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff.  We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.