Safety Coordinator Position Available In Clarke, Georgia

Safety Coordinator

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

What’s the job? The Safety Coordinator will provide Safety support to the Health & Safety programs at the plants, within the defined World Class Manufacturing framework; in a manner consistent to the Values and Attitudes of the CertainTeed IPG and Saint – Gobain culture. With strategic guidance from both the central function and local plant manager, this hands-on leadership position will ensure corporative and provincial legislative compliance, assist and maintain Saint Gobain safety standards, continue developing an autonomous H&S culture, promote defined Health and Wellness programs, define H&S operating procedures, provide H&S training, develop risk identification and reduction awareness and methods according with Saint Gobain requirements, all achieved through participation and employee engagement. Also, the Safety Coordinator will be assigned to projects within the business such as large projects, rebuilds, and/or construction projects. Key Responsibilities Reports directly to the Area EHS Manager, with dotted line to Site Manager and / or project leader of site supporting Provide interactive, hands-on leadership, coaching and mentoring to local H&S teams consisting of hourly and salaried employees, and contractors Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine their causes and to determine whether the incidents could have been or can be prevented Interview employees to learn about work environments and incidents that lead to accidents or injuries and evaluate the corrections that were made to remedy violations found during health inspections. Continuously inspect and evaluate workplace to ensure compliance with government safety regulations, and Saint Gobain safety standards Promote, develop and train behavioral HS initiatives to drive to an autonomous H&S culture Audit against Saint Gobain Safety Standards and ensure compliance Continue improvement of safety standards in the Plant Liaises with government entities and maintains all H&S related permits Maintain H&S training program to ensure proper training is provided that complies with all Saint-Gobain Safety Standards and OSHA regulation Leads and facilities joint health and safety team meetings Conduct Risk Assessments with salaried and hourly employees and deliver actions to mitigate the identified risks Prioritize all risks according with Saint Gobain WCM tools Develop and implement Safety Risk reduction projects plans based on Risk Calculator Communicate Safety Warnings and evaluate the possibility of occurrence at own location Ensure CertainTeed Gypsum’s standards of safety are designed into process and equipment utilizing WCM principles Provides support to project teams during delivery phase and commissioning of equipment Identifies safety opportunities and develops corrective actions Assists with training for contractors, visitors, operators and maintenance personnel Provide support to all departments on 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, consistent with the corporate Values and Attitudes In conjunction with Area EHS manager and Local HR, provides direction and support on WCB claims and return to work programs Maintain Industrial Hygiene standards according with company and legal regulations Assists, Audits, and coordinates projects and rebuilds at plants as/when needed

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

What do you bring? Bachelors degree preferred, high school diploma required. Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in Safety in a manufacturing environment Must be a self-starter and team player Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority Very good knowledge and previous experience with Provincial and Federal H&S standards Excellent analytical and problem solving capabilities Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work independently on assigned tasks. Flexible and open-minded with excellent written and oral communication Proficient using computers and Microsoft Office Suite

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

What are our perks?
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:
Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

Family Focus & Balance:

Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program

Financial Security:

Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

Tuition Reimbursement:

Continuing education for every season of your career
Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
Employee Recognition Programs

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Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace

LiveWell:

Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Why work for us? At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).