Thompson First Group is seeking Senior Safety Manager for a direct hire position with a local client in Cinnaminson, NJ.

Job Purpose:

The Sr. Safety Manager is responsible for accident prevention. Oversees and administers the client safety program across all locations. Assists with management of Workman’s Compensation, conducts plant safety training and inspections. Top-priority of this position is to promote an internalized safety culture where workers assume responsibility for their own safe behavior and “No one gets hurt”. Position is the “face” of client for external engagement with insurance industry.

Duties:

• Accident prevention – correct and/or report any unsafe working conditions before they result in an accident
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements, cost reductions and profit improvement initiatives
• Support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the client Quality Policy calling for self-inspection of your work product
• Lead and prepare near miss, accident, and incident investigations and analysis to determine causes and preventive measures
• Follow up on corrective/preventative actions identified in walk through inspections, and accidents/near miss investigations
• Responsible for the continued development of Safety Programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA & EPA regulations and standards
• Conduct safety inspections, safety reporting, protocols, and procedures
• Conduct safety meetings and maintains high awareness and personnel commitment to safety by all members of the team, fostering and actively contributing to the teamwork concept
• Promotes progress through positive change and continuous improvement
• Familiarize themselves with all aspects of our production and applications i.e., our industrial paint system and its components, regulations, etc. and transferring that knowledge on to the team
• Maintain positive work environment, promote, and support good housekeeping practices and quality
• Conduct safety training for new hires and semiannual refresher courses
• Manage required certifications, including fork truck, welding, respirators, LOTO, CPR, bloodborne pathogens, etc.
• Maintain MSDS file and related hazardous material training
• Change agent to promote an internalized (self-responsible) safety culture
• Manage the Right to Know and annual VOC reporting to the EPA
• Monitor surveillance videos for non-compliance with company policies or irregularities and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner
• Mentors 2 safety professionals.

Required Certifications (2 required, all desired):

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Master Safety Professional (MSP)
• Certified Safety Director (CSD)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Experience:

Minimum 15+ years with safety implementation in manufacturing environment. Environmental compliance experience is a plus. Experience with behavioral based safety. Proven track record of process improvement and cultural change.

Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.