Safety Manager

Description

In this role, the EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Manager will provide leadership and support for the EHS programs at JCB North America Headquarters. The EHS Manager develops, implements, supports, and administers site safety programs ensuring the plant complies with applicable health and safety corporate initiatives, laws, regulations, and to achieve an injury-free work environment.

• Work closely with all department managers and employees to drive, build and sustain a healthy safety culture
• Collaborates with JCB employees to identify and implement improvements driving overall reduction in hazards through the use of programs such as Safe Work Observations, Hazard Recognition and Ergonomic Evaluations
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Conduct EHS related inspections and audits, generate reports and communicate findings.
• Serves as lead for specific safety programs to implement and sustain requirements and training.
• Manage the development, implementation, and delivery of EHS related training programs, including new hire and refresher training for all employees as needed
• Integrates continuous improvements in safety systems and helps drive employee engagement to achieve desired results.
• Provide day-to-day technical safety and health advice and consultation to employees and contractors
• Work and communicate with injured employees, medical professionals, claims staff and others to obtain the necessary information to ensure best interest of employees and the company are met
• Serve as incident commander during fire and/or medical emergency responses
• Ensures compliance with OSHA requirements and JCB’s health and safety program requirements.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
• Knowledge of applicable 29 CFR 1910 - OSHA General Industry Standards
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Safety related field or equivalent
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employment
• The employee frequently lifts and/or moves objects up to 25 pounds.
• 5-7+ years EHS related experience in general industry manufacturing environments with direct exposure to environmental and/or health and safety field
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environmental certifications, experience preferred
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in communication and persuasion in employee interactions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety and five years’ experience in manufacturing operations
• Advanced knowledge of fire protections systems a plus
• Advanced Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of management, peers, and employees
• Knowledge and skill in using a variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications
• The employee must be able to climb ladders and work at heights from time to time.

Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Training development and delivery

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance