Safety Manager

Job ID: 1555 

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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 Manager will plan, implement, and coordinate programs to reduce or eliminate the following:  occupational injuries and illnesses, violations of federal and state safety regulations; abuse of the workers compensation system; and financial losses from above.   Also develop and coordinate programs to improve the new hire orientation and training on the manufacturing floor.   

Job Responsibilities
•    Develop health and safety programs to meet requirements of corporate and regulatory agencies
•    Provide training for all current and new employees to ensure their safety and the compliance with corporate/government safety requirements
•    Identify and appraise conditions which could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluate potential injuries resulting from accidents
•    Administer incident investigations program so all incidents are reported, investigated and prompt corrective action is taken and substantiated
•    Assist the Leadership Team with the development of new products, processes and procedures to ensure the health and safety of all is given the highest priority
•    Develop appropriate safety metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions
•    Communicate activities of department to company and corporate management regularly and accurately
•    Coordinate activities of all employees to ensure implementation of safety policies/procedures throughout the organization
•    Compile, and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors
•    Manage workers compensation activities, including maintaining OSHA log, submitting required reports, managing cases and appropriation of funds
•    Coordinate a “mentor” program for new hires
•    Develop departmental budget and manage department expenses.

Minimum Qualifications 
•    BS in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, Human Resources or related degree 
•    5+ years Safety Management experience in a multiple facility environment
•    CSP, CHMM and CWCP certifications preferred
•    Experience managing claims for a self-insured employer and an aggressive case management philosophy
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Business acumen, leadership, presentation skills
•    Innovative management, interpersonal savvy
•    Superior teamwork skills
•    Superior communication skills
•    Conflict management/composure
•    Planning & organizing
•    Initiative and follow up
•    Judgment/problem solving; technical knowledge
•    Negotiating skills
•    Organizational agility/getting things done through others
•    Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously

Training Requirements
•    Must complete all OSHA required training

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.