Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Job description

Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision

Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals

Supports continuous improvement/automation activities

Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures

Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Employee/ Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the wellbeing of employees including:
• Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace
• Identifying potential workplace hazards, unsafe equipment, work practices, and working conditions
• Investigating accidents and liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence
• Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to employee heath and safety
• Maintaining and analyzing records of workplace injuries, illness, and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by regulatory agencies

What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?

Required BS Safety Management or related field & 2 or more years of safety and health experience OR MS Safety Management or related field and minimal safety and health experience Preferred ASP Tire/rubber industry exp.

What are the nice-to-have skills?

ASP Authorized OSHA General Industry Training Manufacturing Exp Disaster and Fire Prevention Exp

Describe how this position fits in your organization.

Provide technical support to Areas and assigned programs. Lead safety team in projects

What is exciting about this opportunity? Please include team and company culture.

Career growth New state of the art equipment Family environment VPP site, Safety 1st

Is there additional variable compensation?

10%