Safety Manager

Hood Container Corporation (HCC) is seeking a dynamic leader and change agent to join our team as a Safety Manager for our Louisville, KY, Packaging Services plant. The Safety Manager is responsible for managing aspects of Hood Container Corporation’s Safety and Environmental programs and will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of conduct set forth by the Company and staying current on all new OSHA regulations for 4 plants in the Kentucky/Indian area.

A Day in the life:

Will manage the safety programs such as safety training workshops and safety meetings for 4 plants to include:

1. Review safety data and statistics to identify potential hazards or safety concerns in the workplace environment.
2. Oversees investigations of workplace accidents and incidents for each plant
3. Ensures that all employees are aware of and understand their responsibilities regarding safety in the workplace.
4. Evaluate health and safety practices and procedures for risk assessment and compliance with legal guidelines.
5. Conduct accident prevention training and health and safety training when necessary.
6. Assists in developing and implementing safety policies and procedures for the company, including best practices for reducing workplace hazards.
7. Educates employees about safety issues through topics such as hazard recognition, first aid and CPR training, etc.

8.Monitors the performance of safety coordinators and safety site leads to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures

1. Creates training materials and programs to help workers identify and avoid hazards in their jobs, as well as provide first aid and other emergency care in the event of an accident or injury when needed.
2. Inspect equipment for unsafe working conditions.
3. Maintain and update SDS books and Haz-Com programs and ensure all Safety staff are made aware of the changes and are following guidelines.
4. Ensures all PS sites have performed safety training.
5. Plan and execute monthly safety committee meetings.
6. Reviews monthly site scorecards and follows up with action plan.
7. Maintain current certifications, as well as obtaining all necessary certifications for employees. (Including: Forklift, First Aid, CPR) OSHA 30 is preferred.
8. Ensures internal site audits are being conducted and documented. (OSHA 1910)
9. Annual review of the site Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
10. Ensures that sites are conducting annual drills (Fire and Shelter-in-Place)
11. Oversees the Safety Shoe Truck and Prescription Safety Glasses program.
12. Review JSA’s and update as necessary.
13. Prepare site leadership for customer audits.
14. Work effectively with other department managers to enhance the safety program.
15. Perform self-assessments to identify and mitigate risk .
16. Ensures new hire safety orientation is being performed and documented.
17. Ensures contractor safety orientation is being performed and documented.
18. Reviews PPE vendors to ensure pricing is competitive.
19. Review, monitor, and manage the Worker’s Compensation claim process. This includes managing the early return to work and modified duty program, monitoring, and analyzing accident and injury trends, and performing hazard analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience – Bachelor’s degree in safety , health, risk management, or related field; or a combination of education and/or 5 years’ experience in the safety industry
• Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to use a tape measure and other measuring devices.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Capable of seeing the big picture.
• Computer Skills – Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills .
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lockout/Tag Out (LOTO), and SDS and HazCom
• Auditing Experience

We offer a competitive benefits package you can view at . Employees eligible are for benefits 1st day of the month after 30 days of employment

Competitive Pay | Robust Benefits | Company Sponsored Training | Quarterly Bonus

Our Commitment:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Our Story:

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.

Our Mission : Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.

Our Vision : A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions