Safety Supervisor

American Woodmark is now part of MasterBrand, the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America. Together, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of trusted cabinetry brands and products to homeowners, builders, dealers, and retailers.

At MasterBrand, our purpose is Building Great Experiences Together. For more than 70 years, our products have helped shape the spaces where people live, gather, and make lasting memories.

Primary Purpose:

Assist in the administration of the plant environmental, health, and safety policies to help ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and to meet or exceed established goals.

Essential Functions:

1. Update Plant Safety practices documents as directed to create a safe working environment.
2. File Worker’s Compensation claims as needed and maintain document files.
3. Accompany employees on initial visits, physicians or drug screens as needed. On occasion, attend follow-up visits as well.
4. Assist in safety and technical training as needed and directed.
5. Work with EH&S Manager on various projects and initiatives.
6. Environmental data entry, monitoring reports and maintaining on-site files for inspectors.
7. Assist in Conducting ongoing safety inspections and audits of facilities, operations, and equipment to insure a safe working environment for all AWC employees.
8. Maintain updated company, OSHA, and EPA required written programs and recommend / conduct training as necessary under direction of EH&S Manager.
9. Assists in Industrial Hygiene monitoring for noise and chemical exposure and Maintain files
10. Administers and maintains SDS Programs.
11. Actively participate in assigned teams and/or projects.
12. Role model CITE and Working in Teams principles.
13. Perform other tasks as directed by EH&S manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position typically has 2+ direct reports and assists others in ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations. 

Position Scope:

• Environmental Health and Safety Compliance

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• BS degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Engineering or related discipline; extensive work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• 2 to 4 years’ experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel-PowerPoint.
• Work Independently to meet deadlines and reporting goals.
• Track record of successful project management is a plus.
• Must have experience in working in a team environment, to meet/exceed goals.
• Strong planning/Organization & Time Management skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Experience with implementation and administration of a Reporting Programs is a plus.

Communications Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business and technical journals and financial reports.  Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers/clients to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers/clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and public.  Ability to develop presentations to be delivered to production team, plant level team, or public groups.

Mathematical Skills:

 Ability to apply mathematical and analytical principles to safety management activities, including calculating incident rates, tracking performance metrics, analyzing trends, conducting risk assessments, and interpreting statistical data. Must be able to work with percentages, ratios, measurements, and spreadsheets to support compliance, reporting, and operational decision-making. Ability to accurately use measuring devices, including tape measures, and perform dimensional calculations related to workplace safety and facility operations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define and analyze complex safety, environmental, and operational issues; collect and evaluate relevant data; identify root causes; and develop effective corrective actions. Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, technical standards, and engineering information while exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making. Capable of managing multiple priorities and translating complex information into practical solutions that support workplace safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.

Working Environment:

Typical work will be in office, open cubical environment. Typical indoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and hearing protection may be required on the production floor.  Safety glasses are required on the production floor.  Off shift work and occasional weekend work are required.

Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• 401(k) Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance when available

Reports to: Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in-person interviews.  Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen, Physical Examination and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.