safety compliance manager - Dubuque, United States - Access Dubuque

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SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

**Engineering Services and Products Company**

1 Positions

ID: 83024

Posted On 04/24/2024

**Job Overview**

**Summary:**

The individual in this position reports to the VP of Operations. The manager is responsible for safety and lean initiatives that drive compliance in accordance with our companys safety/compliance policies and procedures. The individual in this position will work directly with the VP of Operations to understand our operational needs and challenges regarding safety and compliance, in addition to implementing policies and procedures as necessary. The overall goal of this position would be to lead the effort of establishing and helping to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

+ Own the compliance and safety needs for all team members at ESAPCO and ClearSpan, by designing and implementing programs, safety handbooks, policies and procedures.

+ Be a servant leader for operations as a subject matter expert regarding all things related to safety and compliance.

+ Create and administer general safety policies and procedures to be followed by all team members in compliance with local and state agencies and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

+ Create and administer safety policies and procedures to be followed by all team members in compliance with local, state, and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.

+ Create and administer safety policies and procedures to be followed by all team members in compliance with local and state Department of Natural Resources rules and regulations.

+ Responsible for working with other safety companies to get certification for our company regarding new business.

+ Collaborate with the VP of Operations on initiatives to achieve and maintain ISO 9000 certification for the company.

+ Responsible for continuing to develop and maintain a safety conscious work environment amongst team members and supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives as needed.

+ Be a member of the company safety committee to promote health and safety throughout the organization. Perform safety walk throughs each month and inform managers and supervisors of hazards to be fixed with follow up.

+ Lead the investigation of accidents/near misses or incident review meeting committee to investigate any safety incidents that happened. Perform root cause analysis and action plan to prevent further injuries.

+ Update and maintain OSHA logs and perform online reporting as necessary through the OSHA site.

+ Inspect company facilities to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards and recommend corrective action plan.

+ Responsible for training new team members or current team members on safety programs and policies, including but not limited to proper PPE, forklift, lockout-tagout, fall protection, etc.

+ Develop new safety programs and train team members on existing or new safety programs.

+ Perform industrial hygiene sampling as needed when working with OSHA.

+ Create and compile safety reports as needed for company and other regulatory agencies.

+ Maintain safety files and records

+ Oversee the administration of workers compensation program to cut down on lost time incidents and claims.

+ Participate in the investigation of accidents or injuries and cooperate in preparation of materials for the use in workers compensation hearings, lawsuits or insurance investigations. .Manage internal first responders and emergency action plans.

+ Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ 2-5 years of experience in safety, environmental and risk management in a manufacturing environment

+ Excellent communication skills with all levels of our organization

+ Proficient in MS Office is required

+ Experience working with EPA, DNR and OSHA agencies preferred

+ Excellent organizational and leadership skills

+ Skilled at developing and delivering safety/compliance programs

+ Ability to work flexible hours as needed

+ Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques a plus

+ Experience working independently and in teams

**Education and/or Experience:**

+ Bachelors Degree from a 4-year college or university in Safety, Compliance, Risk Management, Operations or related field; Or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

+ 2-5 years of related experience in safety and/or compliance in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred

+ Completion of OSHA compliance training required

**Language Skills:**

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints internally or from regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to management or team members.

**Computer Skills:**

Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and be proficient in the ERP software.

**Mathematical Skills** :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, fractions and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

**Physical Demands:**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arm; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must frequently require lifting or move up to 20 lbs. occasionally up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

**Work Environment:**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing these job duties, the employee will be working in an office environment will also be performing work in manufacturing and warehouse environments. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, dust, heat, cold. Noise level in an office environment is low to moderate. Warehouse and production environments noise level could be loud to moderate.

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**Job Details**

Categories

Construction/Skilled Trades

Location

Dyersville, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

**Qualifications**

Education

Some College

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

1007

Job REQ #

83024

# Positions

1

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**About the Company**

A rewarding career waits for you at Engineering Services and Products Company

ESAPCO was founded in 1979 with the purpose of bringing the highest quality products at the most competitive prices with exceptional customer service directly to the agricultural, horticultural, building and retail trade communities. With this goal in mind, we have grown from a regional, two-person operation to one with corporate headquarters and sales call center located in South Windsor, Connecticut and a manufacturing and distribution center located in Dyersville, Iowa. Brands that fall under our umbrella include FarmTek, ClearSpan and GrowSpan.