We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer / Safety Professional for our First Quality Tissue, SE location in Anderson, SC. The Safety Engineer is a member of the site Health and Safety (H&S) Team, and as part of the team, this member would partner with manufacturing operations and maintenance in the pursuit of Operational Excellence in Safety, as well as develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive H&S management system to ensure compliance and manage risk.
Primary responsibilities include:
Serve as an innovative, H&S subject matter expert by partnering in decisions on technical, regulatory, and cultural safety issues related to:
- Driving an action-oriented safety culture which embraces safety as a core value.
- Safety review and approval of new and/or modified equipment and facilities.
- Deployment of safety management systems, including programs, procedures, behavior-based safety and related training.
- Lead/participate in proactive risk assessments and additional controls development and implementation.
- Lead and champion continuous improvement in health and safety.
- Engage with and support the workforce to strengthen two-way communication, trust and confidence.
- Assists in the development and performs instructor-led training sessions and shop floor support of safety training on assigned safety management system programs and company risk control processes.
- Effectively transfer knowledge and ensure skills are developed through effective and efficient communication, training and awareness.
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness and compliance with requirements.
- Assist with and/or oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plan development and implementation.
- Manage administrative responsibilities related to health and safety compliance and program administration.
- Assist and/or lead Workers’ Compensation claims administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Focus on EH&S, engineering, science, or chemical background, preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in safety within a manufacturing environment, strongly preferred.
- Broad-based knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations applicable to the location.
- Successful creation, implementation, administration, and auditing of health and safety programs and management systems (e.g., OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001).
- Data collection, compilation and statistical analysis related to incident occurrences, industrial hygiene data, and cultural surveys.
- Creating health and safety programs and related training materials; communication of these materials through oral and written communications using various delivery methods to successfully communicate information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or ACGIH certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is a plus.
Excellent compensation and benefits, which are effective the first day of employment!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
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First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
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