Plant Safety Manager

Corning is vital to progress in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.

This segment is classified into two main product groupings carrier network and enterprise network.

The Safety Manager will help drive continuous improvement in overall health and safety performance while promoting an interdependent organizational culture.

The intent of this role is to lead and effectively integrate health and safety processes / programs into the overall plant strategy while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state local, and corporate safety laws and standards.

Provide Safety leadership, expertise, and practical support for Safety Excellence in site specific OFC manufacturing plants in North America to ensure we have a rigorous safety program that protects the safety of our employees, contractors and visitors at all times.

Key Responsibilities :

• Report to the Plant Manager & OFC Global Safety Capability Manager all aspects of Safety performance and improvements.
• Maintain close liaison with Corporate Safety Management Services.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of facility emergency response plans and ensure that all affected employees receive training as needed.
• Support and maintain comprehensive assessment of manufacturing capability for Safety in OFC plants determine current performance and capability.
• Lead and support the Process Safety Management requirements to ensure compliance with the regulation.
• Support and maintain the Safety Strategy that drives and delivers an improvement roadmap and facilitate the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of required safety, and health programs and processes.
• Contribute to the development of consistent Safety Standards for all manufacturing locations that aligns with Corning Incorporated.
• Contribute toward the driving of the Safety Governance process to ensure Safety Standards, North America Program initiatives and metrics are being implemented, maintained and sustained.
• Work with internal and external organizations to coordinate industrial hygiene, safety, and health audits of the facility.
• Develop, manage and drive Safety Governance to ensure Safety Standards, Global Program initiatives and Global metrics are being implemented, maintained, improved and sustained.
• Develop, coordinate and deploy Safety Improvement training that appropriately targets all levels of the organization.
• Lead and support a Safety team, providing coaching and guidance to ensure the plant is aligned with federal OSHA guidelines.
• Facilitate and provide guidance and expertise for the development of a world class safety culture within the facility.

Required Qualifications :

• Minimum BS (MS preferred) occupational health / safety, safety or related subject or Industrial Engineering considered with demonstrated manufacturing experience in Safety Engineering.
• Knowledge of OSHA, PSM, ISO45001 / 14001 : 2015 and other relevant regulations and standards.
• Experience integrating aspects of EH&S management into the overall operation of the plant.
• 5 years of demonstrated manufacturing experiences in developing and deploying Safety Strategy and associated tactical plans.
• Demonstrated manufacturing experience on a regional or multiple plant environment and cultures.
• Knowledge and experience in Safety Regulatory and Legal requirements and industry direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; both organization and presentation skills.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $130,487.00 - $179,420.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health / substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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