Safety Superintendent

SUMMARY:

The Safety & Security Superintendent reports to the Riceboro Site Safety Manager. The Safety & Security Superintendent is responsible for monitoring the health and safety of the Riceboro and Midway SNF manufacturing operations. Serves as the Incident Commander and directs activities during medical calls, fires, spills, storms, riots, or other emergencies until relieved. Participates in investigations of injuries, illnesses, and other reportable events. Supervises and coordinates site activities and acts as site lead during off shifts and weekends. Interprets health, safety, and security rules and directs subordinates in enforcing compliance. The Safety & Security Superintendent coordinates with internal departments, service providers, police, fire, and civil defense authorities to address site problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to the safety and health of the site personnel and operation.
• Assist with conducting injury and accident investigations.
• Attend, coordinate, and conduct Safety & Health training as needed.
• Perform audit permit process, provide performance feedback, and give recognition for permit execution excellence.
• Conduct daily shift reports for site personnel.
• Improve safety awareness through safety meetings, inspections, training, and communications.
• Coach and train managers, supervisors, and operators to identify and correct unsafe acts andconditions.
• Complete the duties and responsibilities outlined in the company procedures and the site emergency response plans.
• Collaborate with Human Resources for employee or manager investigation.
• Conduct site Safety and Security audits to identify areas performing above and below site standards.
• Assist with industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Conduct and follow up on Environmental, Health, Safety, and Hazard inspections.
• Support and demonstrate an injury-free workplace through his/her actions.
• Develop and maintain strong communication within the organizations/departments.
• Improve safety and health management knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional societies.
• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
• Monitor site security and work closely with the site security team.
• Partner with Corporate EHS and other SNF's EHS personnel to leverage the Company Safety, Health, Security, and Environmental to best practices.
• Perform area inspections to ensure proper personal protective equipment is in use and recommend improvements as needed.
• Provide site EHS orientation training to Supervisors and Managers.
• Respond to the incidents or potential hazards and assist with the investigation.
• Support cross-plant/departmental teams with training and projects as necessary.
• Train employees in safety and security topics. Train off-site employees as necessary.
• Inspect the premises, test the alarm systems, detect safety hazards, and ensure safety, health, and security rules are posted and followed.
• The EHS Superintendent will collaborate with peer departments and may perform some or all the responsibilities of those departments in an emergency until relieved.

• A High School Diploma is required. A bachelor's Degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field ishighly preferred.
• 4-6 years ofrelevant manufacturing experience instead of a Bachelor's Degree is considered.
• Familiar with federal and state regulatory requirements in air, water, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste, solid waste, and OSHA.
• Strong auditing skills (processes and system applications).
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Detail-oriented, able to adhere to deadlines, and have strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with both external and internal contacts.
• Ability to quickly learn new system applications.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level, a spirit of team effort and cooperation, and the highest integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated passion for excellence with respect to treating and caring for customers.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

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