Site Safety Specialist
Company: Renewal by Andersen
Location: Luray
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Description & Requirements
Job Location: Luray, VA ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY: At Andersen,
we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity,
Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate
Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation
is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America.
Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of "2023 America's Greatest
Workplaces." We're focused on bringing more light into people's
lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build
memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too.
Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate
our differences and to champion diversity. We are named as a Forbes
"Best Employer for Diversity 2022." Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR
Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also
committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter
your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference at
Andersen. SUMMARY (3-5 sentences maximum that summarize the team
and the role): The Site Safety Specialist coordinates the
development and hands-on implementation of a comprehensive
industrial safety program for an Andersen business unit. Ensures
the alignment with Corporate Safety objectives and safe procedures,
awareness, and training are conducted with a goal to achieve
continuous improvement for the reduction of work related
injuries/illnesses and related cost reduction strategies. Achieve
compliance obligations with applicable safety and health standards.
This position is open to relocation. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- As they relate to a specific business unit, leads in the
development and coordination of Andersen's safety programs and
standards to implement best practices and achieve and maintain
compliance with applicable federal, state & local codes and
regulations. Takes the lead on site OSHA visits/contact.
- Provide and/or coordinate site specific safety training/testing
(e.g. incident investigation, new employee orientation,
lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, safety
inspections, job safety analysis, audiometric testing ,LOTO etc.)
as necessary and/or directed by Corporate Safety or Plant
Management in order to address hazards and comply with relevant
standards.
- Work with site manufacturing engineering to conduct safety
assessments of new or modified equipment/processes in accordance
with Andersen's Safety Assessment Procedure. Participates with
engineering in problem solving/resolution exercises.
- Create/customize detailed safety programs/procedures to meet
site specific environment as needed and ensures availability of
PPE.
- Conducts ergonomic assessments to identify risk factors and
work with engineering to implement control measures to address
identified ergonomic risk factors.
- Supports location assessments (e.g. audits, inspections,
accident investigations, etc.); with site management and recommends
& assists in the execution of corrective actions. Trains auditors
as needed.
- Coordinate annual safety strategy development and tracking at
the site level. Evaluate safety related data and conduct loss
analysis to guide strategic direction/focus areas. Coordinate with
business unit in safety goals setting process to include leading
and lagging indicators.
- Works with Disability Management and site Supervision in regard
to administration of workers compensation and return to work
processes.
- Leads cross functional teams and plant safety committee.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering or related
discipline or the equivalent combination of education and
experience. Masters degree preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of safety-related experience in a
manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of government regulations concerning health, safety &
the environment Knowledge of relevant equipment safety standards
and hazard control measures.
- Strong interpersonal/communication (verbal and written)
skills.
- Demonstrated customer-orientation and collaborative
approach.
- Demonstrated ability to impact change through influence and
coaching. . CULTURE AND BENEFITS : "Be Orange. Be You" is how we
express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering
you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise
wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the
#1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love
the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to
approach each day with a bright outlook. Benefits include, and are
not limited to: * Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * Health
Savings Account contributions * Paid holidays plus PTO * 401(k)
plan & contributions * Professional development and tuition
reimbursement opportunities * Charity contributions * Nationwide
career opportunities We look forward to seeing how your unique
skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help
us continue to be the leader we are today. In 2024, Andersen has
set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee,
prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in
quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments
throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly
operating profit performance. Andersen is an equal opportunity
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age,
disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic
information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
Posting City:
Luray, VA
Keywords: Renewal by Andersen, Harrisonburg , Site Safety Specialist, Other , Luray, Virginia
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