Ergonomics, Health & Safety Coordinator/Sr. Ergonomics, Health & Safety Coordinator

Role Summary

This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties as described below:

Key Responsibilities

•    To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
•    To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
•    To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
•    To Understand the employee’s rights under the OSHA Act, EEOC, FLSA and do not allow for discrimination against any employee exercising their rights.
•    Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to set good workplace standards and ensure all employees maintain those standards.
•    To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace including:  training of new employees, reporting unsafe acts or conditions and correcting or commending health and safety performance.
•    Ensure that all accidents or injuries are reported immediately and actively participate in the accident investigation and completion of all open action items.
•    Ensure that you follow company policies and business objectives in the daily supervision of the operations of the company.
•    To exhibit teamwork and leadership skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
•    To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
•    To support all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
•    To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department’s established procedures and work instructions.
•    Have knowledge of general workplace health and safety in regards to the general public and visitors to Decostar.
•    Ensure a spirit of respect, cooperation, ethical conduct and fair dealing in all our operations between internal and external customers and suppliers.
 

Key Qualifications/Requirements

•    Manage health, safety and ergonomic, activities through strong leadership, communication, motivation and direction of safety staff (if applicable).
•    Guide the development and implementation of Health, Safety and Ergonomics policies and programs.
•    Coordinate and provide safety training for all employees in the areas of Safety, Fire Prevention, and Loss Control.
•    Develop and administer New Hire Orientation Safety Training.
•    Investigate and maintain records for all work related injuries and/or illnesses, provide statistical analysis, and assist department management in the development of effective health and safety counter-measures to continuously improve safety objectives.
•    Oversee the Worker’s Compensation Program and implement an effective plan for minimizing and reducing worker injuries and associated costs in relationship to measurable data from State of Georgia sources.
•    Ensure legislative compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, Fire Codes, and serve as a liaison with area OSHA representatives.
•    Serve as co-chair on the Joint Health and Safety Committee and help to coordinate activities, recommendations, and accountability of issues identified by the JHSC.
•    Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and establish measurable standards from which further recommendations (continuous improvement) can be made, with effective follow-up. 
•    Coordinate emergency evacuation procedures, training, and practice drills.
•    Coordinate isocyanate awareness training program and monitor on a continuous basis.
•    Direct services of contracted personnel.
•    Direct management team relating to HSE issues.
•    Keep the HR Manager and General Manager up-to-date on matters relating to  health and safety  and ergonomics and other areas of human resources.
•    Perform other duties as requested.
•    This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while sitting for up to eight (8) hours a day
•    Requires the ability to walk  daily through plant floor operations and spend up to 2-4 hours at a time on the plant floor in performing safety activities.
•    The ability to lift up to 10 pounds on an infrequent basis.  
•    Good vision at a close distance is required.  
•    Must be capable of performing repetitive motion above and below shoulder height for up to eight (8) hours a day.
 

Education, Skills and Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related degree. 
•    Minimum of 2+ years  Health and Safety, Ergonomics, experience, preferably in an Injection Molding and Painting facility. / Sr. Designation requires minimum of 5+ years of experience along with advanced responsibilities assigned
•    Demonstrated strength with analytical/problem solving, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
•    Must have working knowledge of Industrial Ergonomics.
•    Must have strong computer skills in a Windows platform.
•    Experience in computer skills such as Microsoft Word or Excel
•    Fluent in English (reading and writing).
•    Must have demonstrated leadership experience along with strong interpersonal and communication skills
 

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