Safety Manager
Silva is seeking a Safety Manager to work within the Safety Steering Committee to enforce Silva Environmental Health and Safety guidelines and maintain Silva Safety programs.
The Safety Manager leads Safety Training and develops Safety Toolbox talks for Supervisors, designs effective methods of measuring Safety standards in the workplace, and conducts Safety audits on a routine basis.
Basic Functions :
- Train employees on Safety procedures.
- Design methods for appraising Safety conditions in warehouses, factories, or offices.
- Inspect working conditions to ensure all products and activities are compliant with Safety guidelines.
- Oversee use of dangerous chemicals and machinery.
- Write up reports detailing inspection process.
- Suggest revisions to production methods and employee activity that does not meet health and Safety codes.
- Recall defective and unsafe products and machinery.
- Order Safety PPE for workplace.
- Stay up to date on new state and federal health and Safety regulations.
- Run emergency drills to gauge employee readiness.
- Consult with Safety Steering Committee regarding the implementation of new Safety procedures.
- Address any workplace-related health issues and accidents.
- Develop corrective action plans with Safety Steering Committee.
- Work alongside managers / employees on EHS issues.
- Process workers compensation documentation.
- Write and revise company Safety programs.
Job requirements :
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Heatlth and Safety or related field.
- Demonstrates broad knowledge of state and federal Safety guidelines for the workplace.
- OSHA Certification Preferred.
- Able to read and interpret dense legal and federal OHSA documents.
- Demonstrates familiarity with manufacturing machinery and products.
- Possesses strong leadership skills.
- Communicates clearly and effectively and pays close attention to detail.
- Exhibits strong organizational skills.
- Possesses solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work at all levels within an organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group.
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and strong writing skills.
- Demonstrates ability to remain calm and cool-headed in the event of an emergency.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Physical Requirements :
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Climbing (ladders, stairs, etc.)
- Bending and stooping
- Extended periods of being on your feet
This is a full-time position with benefit package including paid vacation, health insurance, dental, vision, 401k retirement plan with a generous employer match, and an employee gift-matching program.
To apply, please upload a resumé online or send a resumé to .
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
EOE M / F / Disabled / Vet Employer