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TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES AND SAFETY MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY:
The Human Resource and Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing all human resource functions and ensuring workplace safety. This role develops and implements HR policies, manages recruitment and employee relations, and ensures compliance with safety regulations.
A qualified candidate will be able to effectively develop, implement, and manage safety programs, conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents, and provide all necessary safety training. This position is responsible for supporting plant engineering for the sake of implementing or adjusting engineering controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards. The candidate must understand and be comfortable with enforcing Federal and State occupational safety and health regulations. The candidate must have prior experience managing a safety program in a manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for recruitment efforts for all exempt and non-exempt personnel, interns and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations, monitors succession planning initiatives, as well as writes and places recruitment advertisementsAdministers FMLA policy adherence, ADA requests, initiates notices, and tracks absences for the purpose of enforcing the company attendance policyAdministers Workers' Compensation claims, including reporting, investigation, and follow-throughAdministers Short and Long-term Disability reporting and administrationAdministers unemployment claims, including investigation response, and attends applicable hearingsEnsures compliance with safety regulations and standardsHUMAN RESOURCES:
Responsible for the fair and just enforcement of all company policies.Manages all new employee recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.Responsible for recruitment and leading the interview processManages job descriptions and the posting of open positionsVerifies I-9 documentation; updates and maintains accurate employee recordsSubmits online investigation requests and assists with new employee background checksManages the new employee onboarding processAssists with the enforcement and processing of the disciplinary action processAssists with the completion of the annual performance review processOversees employee performance management and employee development programsAdministers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations. Processes the required documents through payroll to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductionsAssists or prepares correspondence and files applicable documents into the appropriate employee filesInteract with employees at their workstations or in the plant daily.SAFETY:
Develops and implements safety programs and procedures; promotes a positive safety culture within the organizationConducts risk assessments and hazard identification.Identifies company safety training needs; develops and coordinates safety training programsParticipate in new product/process reviews, including process hazard analyses, operator training, etc.Supports plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazardsSupports plant personnel in the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment.Maintains corporate safety library (e.g., videos, regulations, reference manuals)Promotes safety and health awareness under the guidance of the Plant Manager, using internal company memoranda and specific training programsLeads the company's occupational safety and health committeeAssists as necessary in the implementation of a hazard communication program and the preparation of necessary reportsReviews process-operating procedures/records and provides input for safety and health considerationsUnderstands federal and state occupational safety and health regulations Provides technical support to plant personnel to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health regulationsAdvises plant of regulatory changes with which the plants must complyAudits practices and records of manufacturing plants to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulationsMonitors lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker's compensation claimsMaintain OSHA reporting logsReviews plant safety committee meeting minutes, and safety inspection reports and follows up as necessaryReviews injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessaryTECHNICAL SKILLS:
Strong knowledge of HR principles and practicesProficient in conflict resolution and de-escalation tacticsIn-depth understanding of safety regulations and standardsAbility to conduct investigations and analyze dataNON-TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skillsProblem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritiesProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
This position requires a secondary education and at least 3-5 years of experience in both Safety and HRAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in a safety science, engineering, industrial hygiene, human resources, or related field, and/or equivalent experienceMinimum of 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing operationsCertified Safety Professional (CSP) is a preferredThe statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned at the supervisor's discretion.
