Health & Safety Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


* Be fully knowledgeable of all VAM Manufacturing Operating Procedures, to include safety policies.


* Conduct assessments and audits to improve the safety culture.


* Develop new safety policies and procedures as required.


* Develop training material and programs and conduct employee/supervisor training, to include new hire orientation.


* Coaching both in personal and virtually.


* Build relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.


* Support Company initiatives. 


* Be familiar with all VAM processing operations and facility layout.


* Be familiar with OSHA regulations and interpret their application to VAM USA.


* Able to perform latest techniques in first aid and CPR.


* Administer Accident Reporting System and complete appropriate logs.


* Participate in the Safety Audit System utilizing results to apply to statistical data. 


* Analyze statistical data and develop measures for prevention of safety events, accidents and injuries.   


* Ability to effectively manage others (HSE Technicians and Coordinators, etc.)


* Write technical and management systems reports and documents.


* Bring together staff of different disciplines and lead a group to plan, formulate and agree to managing key safety issues.


* Follow and lead all Company Rules, Procedures and Policies and Safety Program requirements.


* Lead internal compliance audits and program evaluations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY


* Outstanding communication skills.


* Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects.


* Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment.


* Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.


* Demonstrates an attention to detail and delivery of quality materials.


* Ability to organize, facilitate, and manage meetings and tasks.


* Experience with writing clear and concise reports.


* Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.


* Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point.


* Outstanding customer service skills, teamwork and collaboration.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS


* 7 years’ experience working in health and safety environment


* Bachelor of Science degree, preference for Safety or related field


*  Experience training team members


* Related safety certifications preferred


* 7 years’ Lock out / Tag out


* Experience with ISO 14001, Integrated Management Systems, associated documentation, and audits


* Experience working within steel industry preferred


* Ability to read, write and speak well in English


* Ability to understand and execute instructions well


* Must be familiar with statistical and quality related software programs


* Must be able to pass applicable testing as required


* Must be available for periodic in-town and long-distance tr...