Health & Safety Coordinator

Lewcott Corporation is a leading manufacturer of resins and prepregs, filtration and abrasive media used in markets including aerospace, military and civilian armor, sporting goods, general composites and electronics.Our growth strategies are based on developing technologically advanced solutions for our customers. At Lewcott, we are committed to applying our competence and creative energy to provide our customers with products and services of a consistently high quality.  We maintain an open and proactive environment toward our customers, our suppliers, our coworkers as well as a commitment to the ongoing process of continuous improvement.  Lewcott has expanded its capability and capacity to meet customer demands. Our continued growth plans and exciting business opportunities allow us to search for a Safety & Health Coordinator to join our team. At Lewcott, safety is critically important and is supported from the top down.  If you are passionate about workplace health and safety, keep reading:

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THIS POSITION:

Performs safety and health activities in the plant to evaluate and control environmental hazards by performing the following duties.  Facilitation of the business’ safety strategy, including ensuring compliance with all relevant OSHA standards, realizing leading safety teams, and lending expertise to all safety-related issues within the operation.  The Safety & Health Coordinator will manage the design and implementation of safety and health programs to raise employee awareness of risks; to reduce, avoid, and protect employees from hazards; and to enhance health.  Ensure safety and environmental compliance with corporate policies and procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Foster and maintain a proactive approach to safety and the promotion of a people-centered safety work culture. Maintain daily contact with the workforce regarding safety issues and related topics. Develop and lead safety communications at the facility.

·  Conduct regular safety inspections. Coordinate, document and organize required safety training. Develop a training plan with plant management to accomplish objectives. Conduct safety orientation classes for all new employees. Help anticipate key future development needs and ongoing classes for current employees and implement such plans

·  Facilitate Safety/Ergonomics team initiatives. Audit site compliance with ES&H regulations and work with management to develop and implement improvements.

·  Prepare state federal and Lewcott ES&H reports with support from Tighe & Bond Consultants

·  Administrate all ES&H documentation such as MSDS, submitted reports and analytical documentation.

·  Manage hazardous waste affairs such as storage, inspection and disposal.

·  Develop and maintain emergency plans.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Minimal Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5+ years experience in safety management in a manufacturing environment preferred. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, including OSHA regulations is required. Familiarity with Behavior Based Safety programs highly beneficial. This individual must be passionate about safety, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be self-motivated and team oriented.Basic medical knowledge is required, in conjunction with instructor certification in CPR, First Aid and Bloodbourne Pathogens. Instructor Forktruck certification preferred Minimum of 5+ years of Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety experience (preferably in a manufacturing environment) including managing Safety, Worker’s Compensation, OSHA, DOT, HIPAA, FMLA, and ADA regulations, along with experience with applicable state and federal forms filing and associated requirements Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as skills in decision-making, problem solving and time management.  Ability to create and provide effective training as well as communicate with all levels of the organization Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential Proactive, motivated and approachable Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications, preferably MSWord and Excel Ability to conduct shop and office tours relative to safety inspections and light duty job assignments. Occasional travel may be required.Proven ability to work independently, such as prioritizing development process and project management. Excellent project management skills and knowledge of applicable tools

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequirementsThe nature of the position demands discretion, good judgment, and prompt, accurate decision-making to ensure the appropriate treatment of injuries and acute illnesses as well as management of complex situations which could involve all employees at any level of the organization. Errors in creation, treatment or application of policy could be serious to the employee and the company. Has regular access to highly confidential data Is passionate towards workplace safety and is willing to do whatever it takes (ie. pursuing additional training or certifications as needed, occasional on-call availability, conducting employee training for 3,2,2 day and night shifts).




Supervisory ResponsibilitiesEmployee Health & Safety Outside Contractors


Qualified candidates please submit qualifications with a letter of interest including salary requirements via email to resume@lewcott.com . No phone calls please. ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.



DISCLAIMERS

 This job profile identified the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned.  This job profile does NOT alter the at-will employment status and it does NOT create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.