Safety Lead - 2nd Shift

Safety Lead - 2nd Shift

Location: Plainfield, CT

How You Will Make an Impact:

The purpose of this position is to improve and maintain the environmental, health, and safety performance and culture in a manufacturing facility through the use of data analysis, problem solving techniques, and regulatory compliance assurance.

The Nuts and Bolts:


* Assist with implementation of company safety programs, to include developing safety methods, procedures and policies based on company guidelines.


* Monitor and assist in performance and condition based auditing and provide feedback to leadership on level of engagement and compliance through regular reporting.


* Monitor facility and processes for adherence to all (OSHA and local) regulatory guidelines.


* Work with EHS leaders to ensure site is compliant with environmental requirements and concerns/issues are properly escalated to the appropriate Operations and EHS leadership.


* Support facility by completing and reviewing workstation risk assessments.


* Measure and evaluate effectiveness of safety policies, make needed recommendations through partnership with the relevant leaders.


* Maintain active involvement with the Emergency Response Team, including scheduling and participation with monthly meetings, training and support.


* Coordinate Safety Committee and assist with meetings and action item completion.


* Monitor and complete daily, weekly, monthly, and annual EHS tasks in the ERA system on time.


* Monitor worker's compensation record keeping and respond to employee accidents with treatment, follow up, and internal reporting.


* Support and execute proactive safety measures to create/maintain a safe working environment - includes hazard recognition, machinery guarding, etc.


* Monitor and file all training records in accordance with Company requirements.


* Participate in internal and external audits and assist as needed with direction from EHS corporate leadership.


* Partner with facility leadership to drive clear safety messaging into plantwide communication rhythms, including daily safety topics.


* Participate in new hire orientation, as needed, to speak about safety policies and expectations.


* Handle Hazardous Waste in accordance with legislated and company policies


* O ther duties as assigned.

Required Credentials:


* College degree in a safety related discipline.

Can be replaced with Safety Leadership experience and OSHA training


* Computer experience with proficiency in Excel & Word & PowerPoint


* 2+ years working in a manufacturing environment


* Some OSHA training preferred.


* Previous experience as part of an emergency response team or first aid certified is desired


* High energy, great interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels in the organization


* RCRA hazardous waste knowledge desired


* Experience in using a structured root cause analysis tool ...