Safety Manager - Amsted Graphite Materials, LLC

Safety Manager

Primary Job Responsibility:          Manages the functions of Health and Safety for the site. 

Description of Job Duties:

• Develop Health and Safety Procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and corporate policies.
• Conducts internal audits to ensure corporate policies and procedures are met.
• Coordinates the Health Center with contractor to provide occupational medical services to site and corporate personnel.
• Develop and administer and execute all health and safety programs to meet corporate and legal requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to site personnel to address health and safety issues.
• Develop and administer Emergency Preparedness Plan for the site.
• Prepare reports and records to comply with internal Company requirements and external regulatory requirements.
• Develop and administer HAZMAT program.
• Act as a liaison with health and safety governmental and local fire departments.
• Administer motivational programs to achieve a safe and injury free workplace.
• Respond to customer requests for information.
• Provide support to the site’s designated media spokespersons.
• Coordinate Change Management teams.
• Assist site management in setting health and safety goals for the site.
• Supervises subordinates.
• Maintains knowledge of OSHA Safety, Occupational Health regulations.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Experience:            

• Bachelor's degree in occupational, health and safety and/or related field of study
• At least 10 years of experience working in heavy industrial environment 
• In-depth knowledge of governmental regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbal/written.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Preferred Skills:

Professional certifications, such as CIH, CSP, CHMM, PE, or equivalent is a plus

Prefers experience working in foundry, steel, or heavy industrial environments 

Excellent problem solving skills and ability to understand a variety of technical issues

Knowledge of equipment and safety issues involved.

Ability to handle complex projects.

Good interpersonal skills to deal with all organizational levels and outside governmental agencies.

Demonstrated ability to handle emergencies successfully

Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Peer Relationships
• Integrity and trust           
• Priority setting
• Functional/technical skills
• Problem solving
• Informing           
• Command skills
• Conflict management
• Written communication
• Developing direct reports

Working Conditions:       Works in a variety of environments-laboratories, plant, and office.