McWane Ductile Ohio - Safety Supervisor

McWane is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Provides leadership in the pursuit of Company safety goals and initiatives, including the management of the Company’s safety procedures and policies, safety training of Company personnel and performance of formal safety audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned. This position is a full-time (minimum 40 hours per week) on-site position

• Manages safety programs assigned to include annual audits to ensure requirements are being followed.
• Surveys, compiles, and analyze data relating to occupational and environmental health issues such as chemical exposure, radiation, smoke, fumes, noise, temperatures, dusts, vapors, mists, gases, solvents, lighting, and ergonomics which are known or suspected of being real or potential detriments to health.
• Conducts or oversees employee Industrial Hygiene exposure monitoring.
• Conducts incident investigations, as necessary.
• Promotes safe work behaviors.
• Provides managerial support and subject matter expertise that ensures appropriate Employee Health and Safety (EHS) systems and resources are in place.
• Provides technical guidance to management, labor organizations, government agencies and civic groups regarding health-related problems and correct use of protective clothing or accessories.
• Monitors the Company's health standards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintains working knowledge of new developments in the industry, and government regulations.

• Implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Supervises and coordinates work activities of staff related to safety and OSHA.
• Provides effective leadership, direction and professional expertise to management and employees on all areas of safety.
• Implement programs to train managers and employees in worksite safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Prepares analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards, determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Stays abreast of Company policies, procedures, and regulations as well as governmental regulations impacting safety.
• Supervises, coaches, develops, and mentors subordinates.
• Motivates and encourages teamwork within the department to ensure objectives are met.
• Works within budget constraints.
• Fosters positive work relationships.
• Observes and enforces all Company, housekeeping, safety and plant policies and procedures.
• Has strong written, oral, communication and facilitation skills.
• Creates and maintains a culture of continuous improvement.
• Exercises delegated authority for the full range of personnel management matters.
• Keeps Safety Manager and other key managers abreast of significant issues or developments as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, rewarding, disciplining employees, discharging; planning, assigning, directing, and managing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma, College Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene or a related field, plus 5 years’ experience in occupational health, safety and/or environmental compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and standards is required; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience is required. At least 2 years’ supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing plant safety is required.

Other Skills and Abilities: Basic First Aid training required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.