• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.  Responsible for preparing the annual OSHA 300 log.

• Plans and implements the Huhtamaki Safety Plan.  Leads the Safety Pillar and is an active member of the Corporate Safet Leader Team.

• Develop interactive, documented and effective training plans for supervisor’s employee safety meetings.

• Engage employees in a safety positive environment, encourage reporting of safety observations, empowering employees to take charge of their own safety and of those around them.

• Analyzes safety data, prepares reports and insights, utilizes the data to aid in preventing future injuries through proactive programs.

• Facilitates annual safety audit, is a member of corporate safety audit team conducting internal audits of other facilities.

• Leads facility inspections to identify potential health and safety hazards, determines corrective actions, and ensures implementation with department management.

• Assists manufacturing departments with the development of JSA’s, training material, etc.   Audits engineering solutions to complex issues/problems that may impact the overall safety program or the safety of employees.

• Leads the investigation of incidents/injuries.  Ensure corrective actions are implemented for continuous improvement and reduction of hazards, injuries and costs related to unsafe conditions within the plant.

• Assists in the preparation of material and evidence for company use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.

• Closely manages the worker compensation program to minimize impact, ensure validity of claims, cost of claims, return to work activity, premium activity, etc.

• Responsible for updating and maintaining the facilities database for Material Safety Data Sheets, ensuring all employees and outside agency access to the documents when needed.

• Ensure that the building, including the environment inside the plant and grounds are well maintained.

• Responsible for the facilities Huhtamaki Environmental Care Program.  Ensuring compliance with, assists in auditing of, and works closely with consulting agencies.  Following all local, state and federal required programs and permits.

• Maintain compliance with environmental standards and permits for the facility, works to aid the team in timely resolution of issues and proper communication and documentation with reporting agencies and consultants.  Maintain all appropriate records.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of corporate mandated Sofi recording for Safety, Environmental and Sustainability reporting.

• Ensure proper air, sound level and industrial hygiene testing is maintained and accurate.

• Promotes employee health, healthy choices and conditions within the facility.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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