Safety Officer

Description

• Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and inspections to identify potential safety risks and hazards.
• Document staff information, minutes of meetings, and reports compiled for management.
• Lead and manage company Safety Committee
• Regularly inspect equipment.
• Investigate and report on accidents, injuries, and near-misses, and take appropriate actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and records, including incident reports, safety statistics, and training records.
• Conduct periodic safety meetings to review safety performance, discuss safety issues, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and materials for employees to increase safety awareness and reduce accidents.
• Collaborate with team members, departments, and external agencies to ensure that safety issues are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
• Keep up to date with safety legislation and regulations, and ensure that all recommendations are implemented to meet the required standards.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential safety risks and hazards and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and standards, including OSHA, EPA, and ANSI regulations
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to write safety policies and procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. With the ability to convey complex safety information to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of safety management systems and best practices, including ISO 45001, OSHA VPP, or similar safety management systems
• Registration as a Health and Safety Officer.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in safety management in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• Valid competency certificates.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety, or related field
• Strong mentor and leader.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Office Suite, smartphone/tablet usage, and ERP/MRP systems, Salesforce & Business Central.
• Strong customer-centric approach.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance