Safety Manager

Job ID: 2782 

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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.

This position will provide support to all Safety, Health and Environmental activities and programs for the Distribution Center operations in Newville, PA.  This position will provide support to the Leadership Team in achieving their goal to eliminate work related injuries.  Support includes evaluation of the worksite, training in safety and OSHA related matters, proactive analysis of loss experience and recommendation regarding worksite safety and environmental practices.

Position Detail – Responsibilities

• Develops and implements company safety and health programs which ensure the safety of the operations, which are compliant with OSHA and other local, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Support the facility in maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local government regulations as related to the facility’s environmental requirements
• Participate in the investigation, documentation and analysis of incidents and injuries and maintains a follow-up system to ensure corrective action is promptly implemented
• Responsible for serving as a technical resource to support associates, at all levels, on safety-related issues
• Analyzes and assesses safety trend data to drive safety resource allocation, and ergonomic initiatives to reduce injuries.
• Maintain a good relationship with Workers’ Compensation TPA’s and manages claims, including return to work practices
• Facilitates, develops and maintains existing safety programs in alignment with the Newell SEAL program
• Maintains OSHA log, written safety plans, training records and other reporting requirements including environmental compliance metrics
• Prepare required reports and maintain necessary records / documentation related to
  environmental programs for the facility (e.g. EPCRA Tier II, stormwater)
• Responsible for inspecting the facility to detect existing or potential incident and health hazards, and recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated; participates in environmental incident investigations
• Conducts / participates in department meetings and promotes an open line of communication with other team members
• Complete special assignments and projects on an as needed basis

Position Detail – Key Qualifications

• Action oriented – results driven
• Works collaboratively at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrates integrity and credibility in all aspects of responsibility
• Strong leadership, coaching and relationship building skills
• Proven track record of results in a fast changing environment
• Experience in project planning and management
• Ability to gain employee commitment to site and company objectives
• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and grasp for varying periods of time during working hours.
• Bachelor’s degree in EH&S, Safety Engineering, Human Resources, or other relevant technical fields required

• 3-5 years experience related to safety and/or occupational health or environmental, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal safety processes preferred
• Knowledgeable in Workers’ Compensation case management including transition to work programs
• Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, under the guidance of the Director of Operations within the stated objectives and guidelines of the company

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.