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Waupaca Foundry

Assistant Safety Manager

Waupaca Foundry, Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States, 54981

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Overview Assistant Safety Manager

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Waupaca Foundry , Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings with a history of innovation and a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,500 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings. You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry. Cast Your Own Future. More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com.

Role Assistant Safety Manager

Responsible for assisting the Plant Safety Manager in all safety, health, and fire safety activities and programs to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

1/3 of daily job duties will be production floor visibility, engagement, auditing and coaching

2/3 of daily job duties will be divided into the following assignments:

Assist with accident investigation

Management of the company’s safety inquiries (i.e. near miss, safety suggestions)

Respond to safety inquiries on all levels regarding safety concerns

Assist in ISO 45001 development and implementation

Assist the safety manager with all initiatives and goals

Apply safety programs and policies to meet company goals

Perform OSHA compliance audits

Perform WF policy audits

Lead Behavior Based Safety initiatives at the facility

Administrative work (i.e. filing papers, AS400 data entry, etc.)

Qualifications/Experience

Associate degree in safety and/or actively pursuing a safety degree | 3-year maximum timeline

Completion of OSHA 10-hour session

Foundry/Leadership training

Kaizen/6S (Continuous Improvement)

Product Knowledge

DWI’s, CS’s, QP’s, etc.

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Point)

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Knowledge of ISO 45001 management system documentation/system

Applied knowledge of safety policies and procedures

Experience with working with all levels of organization

Knowledge and ability to audit safety systems and plant facilities

Qualifications/Skills

Ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for safety risk

Self-motivated and organized, able to prioritize workload

Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, and judgmental skills

Effective presentation and persuasion skills

Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills

Presentation skills including development of materials

Strong desire to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees

Travel Requirements

Annual Travel Requirements

Assist peer review team at any facility

Attend one professional development opportunity per year (minimum)

Assist other facilities as needed

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Mining

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