Health & Safety Business Partner

Position Summary: Responsible for designing and implementing policies and procedures that help prevent harm to workers and property. Inspects machines, air and water quality, investigates accidents, and creates policies for workers to follow that minimize job-related hazards.

Duties and Responsibilities: Create and implement workplace health and safety plans and procedures Evaluate health and safety practices and procedures for risk assessment and following legal guidelines Conduct accident prevention training and health and safety training Inspect equipment for unsafe workplace conditions Monitor employee conformity to safety laws and policies Lead and facilitate safety committee and first responders Suggest solutions, improvements, and prevention steps for safety issues Investigate accidents and incidents to find cause and take prevention measures for further incidents Handle worker's compensation claims in the event of a workplace accident Conduct yearly audits to ensure compliance Responsible for environmental reporting

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Core Competencies: Safety Centered Customer Focused Results Driven Productively Engaged Team Oriented Dependability and good attendance Cooperative and resourceful

Functional Competencies: Health and safety legislation, rules and regulations, practical enforcement Extensive attention to detail to distinguish safety hazards Knowledge of systems and organization of plant and plant operations Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment Good organizational, leadership, and motivational skills Excellent communication, report writing ability, and able to instruct and teach effectively

Physical and Mental Demands: Required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls Reach with hands and arms; talk and hear Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance Must regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus