Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist has the primary responsibility of promoting a safety culture through coaching, leading and influencing the operations team on Environment, Health & Safety principles and practices. The position will be responsible for leading the efforts around injury prevention, implementation of the EH&S operating plan, roadmap implementation, and compliance with local, federal, and Husqvarna Group standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety

• Maintain the ISO 45001:L2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to EHS activities, including reports, procedures, and records.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards related to health and safety, and work with relevant teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Plan and execute activities to reduce recordable safety incidents and lost workday injuries.
• Provide guidance and EHS best practices, deliver training programs to employees to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Recommend changes to safety policies and work practices to increase awareness and reduce exposure risk.
• Develop new and revised programs (PPE, LOTO, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response Plan, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, etc. to address hazards and prevent accidents.
• Ensure appropriate and required safety training is complete and properly documented for all associates.
• Review, evaluate and audit company’s 5S program as it relates to Safety.
• Be a key influencer to improve overall safety culture.

Environmental

• Maintain the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System.
• Identify and implement improvements related to environmental sustainability.
• Plan and execute activities to increase the recycling rate and reduce energy consumption.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards, and work with relevant teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.

Quality Assurance

• Assist Quality Manager in maintaining the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System to ensure product conformity with established standards/requirements.
• Participate in Quality audits and help operations evaluate and mitigate quality risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Position-specific Competencies

• Effectively communicate processes while working cross-functionally with internal partners and external partners.
• Ability to work with safety based data collection and analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Takes initiative, driven, self-reliant and enjoys multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

CRITICAL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Proven ability to train employees on safety and ergonomics protocol.
• Work cell design/redesign to improve/eliminate recordable injuries.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Health and Environment, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in EH&S management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• OSHA Certification
• CPR/First Aid/AED

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Factory environment with noise, dust, etc.
• Some heavy lifting
• Heavy PC use
• Daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines
• Occasional travel less than 5%

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
• A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
• An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
• An education assistance program
• Paid parental leave  
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Last date to apply:

We are continuously accepting applications