Environmental Health and Safety - Safety Manager (Finance)

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for the execution of Lakeside Book's Environmental Health and Safety strategy, aligned to the following functions: Manufacturing, Environmental Control, Engineering, and Quality. This position will oversee the implementation of Safety metrics with aim to measure adherence and success related to execution of the site's Safety strategy. The Safety Manager is also responsible for optimizing Lakeside Book's commitment to servicing our internal customers with a consistently high Safety standard. This position is accountable for ensuring that Lakeside Book maximizes Safety opportunities throughout the facility and consistently leverages best practices.

Responsibilities

Work is typically performed under no supervision, with only guidance about overall goals and objectives. Usually receive minimal to no guidance about how to complete work objectives. Must be able to define work based on evaluation of short-term and long-term goals of the department. Able to independently evaluate processes, identify areas of improvement, and incorporate into overall work objectives.

·Implement and coordinate the safety program for the operation, and monitor work processes and procedures to drive team performance toward departmental and organizational goals

·Facilitate training for all personnel on safety processes and practices, new initiatives and injury and accident avoidance

·Perform internal audits to identify non-compliance, hazardous conditions & unsafe behaviors; audit scope includes processes, facilities and equipment. Conduct site safety audits as necessary

·Manage plant's environmental and safety reporting including regulatory OSHA, EPA, reporting and record keeping requirements

·Administer and monitor Behavior Based Safety initiatives. Serve as the champion for changing and fostering a robust safety culture

·Facilitate two-way communication with leadership & employees, regarding safety performance, incidents, and other related information

·Assist HR with the management of workers' compensation

·Manage improvement opportunities & any non-compliance issues from concept through conclusion

·Mentor operational management in safety process

·Perform accidents/incidents investigations and facilitates the development of root cause corrections

·Conduct hazard assessment, including identification of hazards and corrective action plans

·Facilitate safety committee meetings

·Implement environmental solutions and drive changes in manufacturing processes / systems that lead to reduction in environmental waste streams

·Lead investigations on any environmental non-compliance incidents and provide urgent response to operational issues

·Provide project support for corporate EH&S initiatives

·Manage the plant's safety and industrial hygiene programs and ensure compliance with internal and external safety and health regulations and policies

·Other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge & Skills

The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management, Engineering, or closely related field (or equivalent years of relevant work experience)

·7+ years' experience working in an EHS capacity, including experience leading/supporting environmental and safety programs in a manufacturing environment

·Proven experience with permit administration and management, including Title V and Air permit experience

·Ability and comfort developing and delivering EH&S training (BBS preferred)

·Background and expertise in EHS recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance

·Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis to identify safety issues

·3+ years of Workers' Compensation management.

·Proven experience and comfort working with various levels of management and/or teams across the organization

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and simplify complex technical information for various audiences

Internal applicants: must be in good standing with no active disciplinary actions