Safety Leader

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4224

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The Safety Leader will plan, implement, and coordinate SEAL programs to reduce or eliminate the following at the facility level: occupational injuries and illnesses, violations of federal and state safety regulations; proactively participate in the workers compensation system management; and financial losses from above.

Also develop and coordinate programs to improve the new hire orientation and training processes on the distribution floor.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes

Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards

Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance

Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures

Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met

Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing

Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents

Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment

Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes

Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors

Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated

Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents

Supervise safety and training teams and specialists

Climate

Must work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

Must clearly communicate business goals so associates understand how they contribute to the organization?s success

Extensive short-term planning based on established and changing priorities

Involves ongoing problem solving

Some irregular hours (supporting multiple shifts) and travel between local sites required

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Occupational Safety, Safety Management, EH&S, Industrial Technology, Safety Engineering, Human Resources, other related degree or equivalent experience

History of working in a distribution/warehouse environment ? 3 year or more preferred

Helpful to be CSP, CHMM and/or CWCP certified

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Business acumen, leadership, presentation skills

Team player with the potential to lead/drive teams

Superior communication skills

Ability to manage conflict and maintain composure in tense situations

Familiar with planning, organizing, and prioritizing workload

Able to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion

Judgment, problem solving, technical knowledge

Negotiating skills

Organizational agility/getting things done through others

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously

Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Lean manufacturing/6S/visual factory experience

Must complete all OSHA required training

This description is a representation of the responsibilities of the position and should not be construed as a complete description. This position may require other responsibilities as deemed necessary and assigned by management.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer?s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.