DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Safety:

·         Ensure implementation of Tekni-Plex Safety Standards and Safety Principles is integrated into plant Safety Policy

·         Disseminate of safety information received from the Global Safety Department or Business Unit to all employees at the facility

·         Responsible for consolidation and feedback of specified safety matters (eg monthly reports, accident reports) on safety system to the Global Safety Department and Business Unit

·         Maintain documentation and records to assure compliance to Tekni-Plex Corporate audit requirements

Plant Safety:

·         Maintain and update all written policies and procedures pertaining to employee, visitor and vendor safety

·         Responsible for implementing program of safety observations, audits and daily reviews at the facility

·         Ensure that established safety policies, practices, rules, regulations and procedures are followed to maintain a safe work environment

·         Investigate and report recordable accidents, near miss incidents, medical only incidents and establishing root cause analysis for prevention of future occurrences

·         Coordinate safety award and recognition programs

·         Annual update and review of Plant Emergency Response Plan and Emergency Preparedness to include drills and training

·         Responsible for Safety Training Program including training for BBP, Fall Protection, Heat Stress, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Exposed Blades, First Aid, Powered Industrial Tools, PPE, Machine Guarding, Ergonomics, Hot Works, Lifting Equipment, Fire Safety, Hand Tools, etc.

·         Enter and make updates in safety systems and programs

·         Develop and deliver safety training to all plant employess

·         Conduct daily safety walks within the facility to observe work conditions

·         Develop solutions for identified safety concerns and present to plant management

·         Additional duties as assigned by management and operations

·         Maintain up to date records in online safety compliance software program

·         Serve as safety representative for coustomer and regulatory audits

·         Perform monthly safety walks with all supervisors in their assigned areas

·         Maintain safety reports and Tier 2 documents

·         Support industrial fire brigade as a management team representative

Compliance:

·         Confer with local regulatory agencies to discover and ensure compliance with local environmental quality standards, industrial practices, and new development in pollution abatement.

·         Coordinate safety related activities at the facility to ensure compliance with Tekni-Plex requirements

·         Maintain OSHA logs and related compliance and ensure prompt reporting of Worker’s Compensation claims to Human Resources.

·         Ensure plant complies with OSHA standards and regulatory reporting requirements.

Project Management:

·         Ensure that all projects adhere to the Tekni-Plex CER process

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

·         Bachelor’s Degree Safety, Environmental Health or related.

·         Minimum of 3 years of related experience

·         OSHA and Environmental Compliance and Regulations

·         Minimal Supervision with Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Desired:

·         Bi-lingual English/Spanish

·         ISO9000 Lead Auditor qualification