Safety Manager - Timber Products Company

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides Yreka Veneer with overall coordination of Safety and Health initiatives, policies and procedures. Coordinates training, incident investigations, audits, policy development and implementation. Provides overall guidance to ensure compliance with state and federal Safety and Health regulations. Works diligently as a member of the Plant Management team.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Provides technical Safety and Health support to production and personnel at the Yreka Veneer Plant. Acts as a mentor and promoter of Safety. Maintains an active presence on the floor to monitor safety practices, answer employee questions, understand all equipment and associated safety features.
• Develops Safety and Health programs and objectives and coordinates Safety training programs and supports Plant and Regional Safety Committees.
• Monitors Safety and Health regulations and provides technical support to plant and personnel to ensure compliance with Federal and State Safety and Health regulations and corporate policy.
• Key responsibilities include overall communication with team, maintenance of Safety Committee [SC] schedule, and reporting, lead SC walk-through inspections and /participate in Safety meetings, , primary BasicSafe coordinator, lead plant Safety audits, coordinate outside contractors while working with maintenance department, coordinate emergency response drills, coordinate outside trainings, be an advocate of Building Safety Into Projects (BSIP) and have a strong influence in plant Safety culture.
• In close collaboration with CMMS manager, ensures Risk Mitigation training and documentation, inclusive but not limited to Fire Protection, Housekeeping, Spill Plan, Emergency Action Plan and Plant wide Environmental Policies. Administers and maintains complete and audited documentation within BasicSafe database of all activities related to Safety Data Sheets, Job Safety Analysis, Annual Noise Survey, Hearing Protection, IH Testing, Respiratory Program, PPE, First Aid, Confined Space, LOTO (including periodic LOTO inspections, training, an annual LOTO audits), Fall Protection, Hazard ID, At-Risk Assessment Program, Pedestrian Safety, and other Safety related programs.
• Coordinates return to work assignments for workers requiring temporary modified duties.
• Provides New Hire orientations and training. Responsible for supporting management in enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates incident investigations and follow-up on corrective measures. Use continuous improvement methods to improve Safety programs and practices.
• Performs Safety audits/inspections and ensures follow through of identified action items.
• Coordinates Industrial Hygiene to include sampling, monitoring and recordkeeping.
• Represents Safety in all Capital and Non-Capital projects.
• Works cohesively with other Timber Products' Safety, Maintenance, and Plant Management staff.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Business Administration, Operations Management or related field with 5-7 years of supervisory experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree.
• 3+ years of Wood Products or other manufacturing environment preferred. CSP/CIH/ASP a plus..
• Computer skills required, including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.), and the ability to learn and use company specific software, including, mPulse, BasicSafe, as well as others that may be introduced.