Description
Summary Description:
The Site Safety Coordinator is responsible for comprehensive support of our safety program in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role will support company efforts regarding OSHA requirements, compliance activities, and the workers' compensation process, including return-to-work programs. The coordinator will lead various training activities and assist in developing work instructions to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses and financial losses. The coordinator will be integral to site Safety Committee operations. The coordinator will conduct safety audits and equipment inspections, monitor ENTEK and various regulatory compliance elements, provide general administrative support to the safety teams, participate in LEAN activities, and take on additional responsibilities as directed by management.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
· Follow and promote ENTEK company core values and policies · Represent ENTEK with the highest standard of professional conduct when interacting with coworkers, customers, vendors, and regulators · Lead people and processes using Servant Leadership principles · Maintain regular and reliable attendance, including on-site response after hours in case of emergency · Accurately complete all required documentation · Maintain all work areas to 5S standards
- Develop, implement, and deliver training programs and schedules to meet both regulatory requirements and best practices
- Create and maintain a culture reflective of a commitment to an illness and injury-free workplace
- Maintain and accurately complete all required safety records, documentation, and regulatory reporting
- Scheduling recurring and incidental training, testing, and consultations from outside vendors with internal teams
- Respond to and document all workplace injuries and incidents and assist in the investigation(s) thereof
- Advise employees regarding health and/or safety issues
- Maintain up-to-date and available Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Review SDSs and prepare accurate secondary container labels
- Secure the availability and monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as eye protection, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, and safety footwear
- Inspect work environments to ensure safety rules are being followed and safety equipment, such as fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, AEDs, and fall protection systems, is in proper working order
- Maintain medical facility records and inventory of medical supplies or equipment and prepare them for use
- Participate in emergency operations in the event of an incident
- Participate in emergency response drills
- Participate in safety committee management and administration The position accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style, guided by ENTEK’s Core Values, strategic objectives, and Servant Leadership.
Supervisory Duties:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
· 3 to 5 years of occupational safety experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment · In-depth knowledge with laws related to Health, Safety, Workers Compensation, and OSHA · In-depth knowledge and experience with OSHA forms and administrative demands · OSHA 10 hr. or 30 hr. certification · Seasoned presentation skills · Demonstrated experience in critical thinking, decision making and logical reasoning
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Associate’s degree or higher with a focus in occupational health and safety or related field
Working Relationships:
· Excellent interpersonal skills · Strong in building positive relationships at all levels of company and stakeholders · Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with co-workers, employees, vendors, and regulators · Ability to remain calm under pressure · Ability to assess and resolve conflict · Ability to influence and gain support · Committed to and accountable to ENTEK’s Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Innovation
Physical/Mental Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, reach, walk, and use hands and fingers
- Spends substantial time in the manufacturing environment
- May be required to move and handle objects up to 25 pounds occasionally independently
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The following physical and mental activities are necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.
Activity - Physical:
- Talking
- Hearing
- Near Acuity
- Far Acuity
- Climbing
- Balancing
- Stooping
- Kneeling
- Crouching
- Crawling
- Reaching
- Handling
- Finger Dexterity
Activity - Mental:
- Comparing
- Calculating
- Compiling
- Analyzing
- Coordinating
- Negotiating
- Verbally Communicating
- Written Communication
- Instructing
- Interpersonal Skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will be working in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and chemicals in the plant environment where respirator use is expected. The noise level in the production facility is usually loud, and this employee will frequently be exposed to the production area. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. This position is required to report on-site and be available for regular interaction with all shifts.
SAFETY ENVIRONMENT & EQUIPMENT
This position is required to adhere to all safety processes and requirements. Must comply with the Company’s Drug-Free Workplace policies.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Safety glasses, respirator, gloves, and hearing protection are required to enter certain areas and are provided by the company. Safety shoes are required and will be reimbursed by the company.
About ENTEK ENTEK’s DNA is based on a set of core values, which drive everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Commitment. Stop by our website at www.entek.com to learn more about our company and the opportunities that await you. ENTEK is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking.