Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

The Plant Health & Safety Specialist interfaces and interacts with North American Environmental, Health and Safety Department personnel to ensure consistent knowledge, implementation and execution of regional EH&S policies, procedures and strategies.

Position is responsible for advising site management regarding the establishment of Health & Safety objectives, plan activities to achieve those objectives, and integrate Health & Safety into the site culture.

This position plans and promotes all phases of the plant health & safety program.

The Plant Health & Safety Specialist will :

• Advise site management regarding the establishment of Health & Safety objectives
• Maintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing Health & Safety programs
• Measure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls and hazard control programs.
• Develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures and programs.
• Act as the site contact for Worker’s Compensation issues.
• Coach and mentor plant leadership / supervisors in identifying hazards and the proper interaction with employees to discuss safety behavior (Tell Me process).

The Health & Safety Specialist should have :

• Experience leading, planning, and promoting all phases of the plant safety program.
• Ability to implement, administer and advise others on hazard controls and hazard control programs.
• Experience participating in state and federal OSHA inspections
• The skills to coordinate the plant accident and investigation program, including the maintenance of required OSHA reports.
• Experience conducting mandated employee health and safety training programs
• The ability to assist Regional EH&S staff in the quantification, evaluation and control of employee exposure to potential occupational health hazards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years experience managing Health & Safety activities, preferably in a manufacturing plant environment
• CSP, CIH or CHMM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I :

Salary Range : The expected salary range for this position is between $84,000 and $105,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus.

Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package some of the highlights are :

• Relocation packages available
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Pre-tax accounts
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program

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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected] .