Orangeburg, SC.
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What a typical day looks like:
- The primary function of the position is to help create a culture that identifies, eliminates, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using safety standards, best management practices, and analytical techniques long with behavior-based safety programs
- Support with Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability reporting and compliance.
- Champion" Machinery Safety Program
- Champion” the Safety Committee and act as a resource for Kaizen events.
- Emergency Response Team Leader and responsible for leading cross-functional safety teams.
- Day-to-day activities and communications regarding EHS.
- Provide support to manufacturing staff and focus on safety awareness, prevention, and training.
- Assist site management in implementing EHS programs and procedures.
- Develop, maintain, and disseminate a variety of safety information and training topics.
- Coordinate training program for EHS related topics.
- Meet compliance and reporting requirements of federal &/or state regulations.
- Ensure OSHA, EPA, and other EHS compliance
- Meet all site required documentation related to safety (i.e. accident reports, inspection reports, root cause analysis, etc.).
- Maintain the track of EHS&S key performance indicators.
- Manage risk prevention activities include incidents, emergencies, or other unsafe conditions.
- Coordinate audits: EHS, IH – chemical, ergonomics and noise, Loss Control Incident Investigation, etc.
- Implement Zero Waste to Landfill to meet UL certification requirements.
- Work with cross functional team on safety inspections, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct regular review of existing EHS programs to maintain regulatory and corporate compliance
- Direct and organize EHS-related projects for the site
- Examines plans and specifications for existing and new machinery or equipment to define if all safety precautions that are required for safe operation
- Perform complete Machinery Risk Assessments including reviewing the design for employee safety, and other concerns including but not limited to people and fire safety.
- Serves as EHS Support to business units on ergonomics, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene and chemical safety matters.
- Interfaces with outside vendors, contractors and engineers regarding workplace health and safety related matters.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering Environment or Health Sciences or equivalent experience in EH&S and knowledge of related regulations, codes, and guidelines.
- Prior experience 1- 2 years in EH&S within a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety in the workplace. Demonstrates functional skills.
- Demonstrates basic functional process knowledge and participates in process. Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills: telephones, data entry, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation package.
- Emergency medical certification and Hazmat desired.
- Manufacturing previous experience (Preferred)
- Safety Certifications (Preferred)
- Specific program experience i.e. Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Machine Safety
- Risk Assessments (JHA, JSA, RA), Electrical Safety, Confined Space, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, PPE, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and Arial Work Platforms (AWP), Hearing Conservation, Working at Heights, Incident Analysis (Fishbone, 5-Why)
- Ability to work effectively with others
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement