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Safety Specialist

4 days ago

Syracuse

The Safety Specialist maintains the stability and reputation of the organization encouraging compliance with legal and environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements. Serves as a resource relating to safety management, ensuring employee education and compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, provides technical expertise on work-related injury avoidance, and supports all OSHA requirements / reporting. Safe practices, good housekeeping, and safe working conditions champion. Daily visible presence on all areas of production floor in all facilities to build relationships with all employees and supervisors and establish reputation as leader in identification of reliable and effective safety solutions. Culture, Community, & Purpose At Anoplate, we believe what we do matters—our work directly impacts the safety, reliability, and performance of critical aerospace, defense, and industrial components that serve industries across the globe. As a family-oriented company, we are deeply committed to our employees, our customers, and our community. • Customer-First Mindset: We recognize that our success is measured by our customers' success. We prioritize quality, responsiveness, and service excellence to build trusted partnerships., • Part of Something Bigger: Our work ensures that planes fly safely, military equipment performs reliably, and medical devices operate flawlessly—our customers and the world depend on us., • Community Involvement: We actively support local initiatives, workforce development programs, and industry partnerships to give back and help build a stronger future., • A Family Culture: We treat our employees like family, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where relationships matter, and teamwork drives success., • Making an Impact: Every member of our team contributes to something greater than themselves, knowing that their work affects lives around the world. Key Responsibilities: • Lead daily health and safety operations for all staff and eliminate safety and industrial hygiene-related obstacles to ensure execution of high-quality customer parts., • Inspect facilities daily for hazards. Document inspections, audits, and behavioral safety observations regularly. Oversee prompt correction of all deficiencies., • Serve as an advocate for corporate EHS strategy and culture building. Ensure continuous alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices. Support development and execution of strategy to reduce incidents, improve health and safety metrics, and create a safer work environment every day., • Lead the First Responder Team and be the lead Emergency Coordinator in all emergencies using basic First Aid / CPR / AED training and experience., • Lead investigation of near miss incidents, accidents, and injuries/illness in an effort to determine validity, root cause, and identify and follow through on adequate corrective action. Document fully using established processes and communicate to appropriate parties to prevent future incidents. Work in conjunction with HR to manage Worker’s Compensation claims with the intention to proactively manage and minimize employee time away from work., • Track incidents using established processes and calculate safety metrics monthly in coordination with other departments. Broadcast metrics via established formats and methods. Complete OSHA 300 log annually and post during required posting period., • Develop, maintain, continuously improve, and enforce Health and Safety Programs (written program, training programs, and all supporting content), as needed and applicable, which may include, but are not limited to: Aerial Work Platforms, Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Space Entry, Contractor/Vendor, Crane/Hoist, Crystalline Silica, Emergency Action/Fire Prevention, Ergonomics, Fall Protection, First Aid / CPR / AED, HAZCOM, Chemical Safety & PPE, Health & Safety Auditing, Hearing Conservation, Heat Illness Prevention, Hexavalent Chromium, Hot Work, Incident Reporting, Industrial Hygiene, Job Hazard Analysis, Lab Chemical Safety, Loto / Electrical Safety / Arc Flash, Machine Guarding, Medical Records Mgmt., Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift), Radiation Safety, Radiation Safety, Respiratory Protection, • Maintain emergency preparedness by conducting drills to ensure readiness and protection of assets., • Maintain contractor, vendor and visitor safety including procedures and equipment. Provide support during work tasks performed by contractors including coordinating communication of impacts to Anoplate staff and the work environment and provide periodic support throughout the duration of the site work., • Evaluate the workplace environment and develop safety management policies that identify and define safety responsibilities for all employees., • Walk the facility floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support., • Support the Director of EHS with regulatory and certification inspections (e.g., OSHA, DOL)., • Complete incident reports, work with internal parties to identify corrective actions, implement corrective actions, and communicate improvements., • Review and analyze incident reports and data for accuracy and detail, ensuring corrective actions are fully implemented and effective., • Maintain Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) by reviewing and updating annually for all positions., • Manage inspections of critical equipment including fire extinguishers, sprinklers, eye wash stations, emergency showers, first aid kits and equipment, hoists, lighting and other critical emergency or high-risk equipment., • Participate and lead Safety Committee, maintain minutes, and track follow-up actions., • Identify, develop, conduct and maintain Health and Safety Training and materials. Review training documents as needed. Act as the lead for new hire EHS training coordination and delivery. Work with Training Department to coordinate EHS training for all employees., • Coordinate scheduled and requested air / industrial hygiene monitoring events using appropriate equipment., • Maintains all documents related to the Safety Management System., • Coordinating the weekend security guard schedule with the security service provider weekly. Coordinating the weekend / holiday on-call schedule for Environmental Operations, Maintenance, IT, and Leadership / Management., • Distribute on-call list to impacted/responsible parties and provide copy for guard service each week. Your Education & Experience: • At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment., • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training, • 4 year college education in technical field (preferably industrial safety, environmental, or other related field of study), • HAZWOPER 24- or 40-Hour Certification, • Lock Out Tag Out, • Basic Computer Skills: Limble CMMS, Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint., • Both written and verbal communication skills., • Able to give directions and constructive feedback., • Provide updates across 3 shifts in person and via multi-media. Your Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Excellent interpersonal skills and with the ability to handle confidential information. The ability to form and maintain positive relationships with employees and management. Managerial courage to challenge leadership to support a safety-first culture., • Must have the ability to interface with internal and external customers, as well as outside regulatory agencies. Must demonstrate success working with subcontractors/vendors supporting mutual safety objectives., • Must possess a high-level technical background in health and safety and exhibit strong team building and leadership ability. Trained to perform ergonomic assessments and have abroad based knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations., • Above average planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize effectively. Technical writing experience preferred., • Able to read and write English., • Ability to be flexible and adjust accordingly as situations arise., • Ability to communicate with coworkers, external vendors, and other individuals in a courteous and professional manner., • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and other individuals. Why Join Anoplate? • Bonus Program: Eligible for quarterly bonus program based on corporate and individual goals/performance, • Well-Being: Comprehensive Medical benefits with zero premium cost dental coverage, Health Savings Account with company contribution, Enhanced Long and Short-Term Disability, Complimentary Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement, Annual Work Boot reimbursement, Uniforms provided at no cost for production line employees & 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match and Immediate Vesting, • Home & Family: Work Life Balance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation & NY State Paid Sick Leave, • Work Life: Catered lunches, family holiday events, employee appreciation activities, community culture & amazing co-workers, • Growth & Training: On the job training, skills development & opportunities to climb the career ladder Anoplate appreciates your interest in our company as a place of employment. Anoplate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Drug Free Workplace (DFW) Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Anoplate considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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