Safety Manager in Winnsboro, South Carolina at Element Electronics

Established in 2007, Element Electronics began with a simple belief - every household should have access to TVs featuring cutting-edge technology. In 2014, we took our commitment further by opening a factory in Winnsboro, SC, making Element the sole major television company assembling TVs in the United States. Presently, we continue to challenge ourselves, expanding our product range to include electronics and home appliances, while consistently providing customers with products showcasing the latest technology, all at affordable prices.

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety plans, enforcing policies, and evaluating practices and facilities to ensure compliance with legal guidelines. The Safety Manager will conduct training sessions, monitor compliance, investigate accidents, and provide recommendations for improvement. The Safety Manager will also communicate guidelines to employees, report on health and safety issues, and develop relevant policies to maintain a safe workplace. Their focus is on promoting occupational health and safety and minimizing risks for employees.

Training and Education

• Design and conduct training programs to educate Element employees about safety procedures, emergency protocols and the proper use of safety equipment
• Create detailed safety manuals outlining protocols and procedures, serving as comprehensive guides for employees to reference
• Devise and coordinate safety programs that will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness
• Assist line management personnel in meeting their obligations under the relevant Occupational Health & Safety legislation, such as ongoing safety education, hazard identification and elimination
• Provide new hire orientation outlining the company’s high expectations regarding safety rules and regulations
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate ongoing training for safety and environmental awareness at all levels of the workforce and regularly verify that the tasks are correctly executed
• Organize and participate in safety committee activities
• Develop specific safety objectives and create action plans to meet those objectives
• Maintain and administer the Company SDS manuals
• Direct and participate in the development of new programs, initiatives and incentives to improve workplace safety

Risk Assessment and Safety Performance

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks effectively
• Introduce risk reduction strategies and where to build these strategies into the Safety Management System
• Define and track key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of safety initiatives
• Develop metrics to evaluate success of implemented safety measures
• Continuously monitor and adhere to changes in safety regulations and legal requirements
• Ensure Element’s safety practices are aligned with industry standards and best practices

Safety Inspections and Audits

• Perform onsite audits and identify existing or potential problem areas
• Examine safety procedures and polices to ensure that they are sufficient and in compliance with applicable regulations, laws or ordinances
• Document audit findings and prepare audit reports
• Coordinate with departmental management on audit reports, recommend corrective action plans and ensure timely implementation
• Compile the monthly safety tracking data report. Produce other safety reports as needed
• Recommend and enforce disciplinary actions against safety policy violators

Incident Investigation and Reporting

• Complete all accident/injury/incident reporting and perform investigation to determine cause and possible preventative measures.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments t identify potential hazards and mitigate risks effectively
• Serves as a liaison with applicable internal departments regarding occupational health and safety matters and workers’ compensation.
• Maintain detailed records of all safety-related activities including training sessions, incident reports, inspections and equipment maintenance logs

Crisis Management and Preparedness

• Create comprehensive crisis response plans to address potential emergencies effectively
• Organize drills and simulations to prepare employees for potential crisis scenarios

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Heath and Safety. Engineering or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of management level safety experience
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, OSHA preferred.
• Proven experience as a Safety Manager
• Understanding of legal healthy and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Experience in producing reports and developing relevant policies.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive: A team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical administration initiatives
• Passion for Element Electronics’ mission, vision, and values.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. Incumbent(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments with or without notice.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or experience.
• This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• This position may require travel as needed throughout the United States and abroad.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Element TV Company, LP is unwavering in its commitment to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without any bias towards race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to complying with federal law requirements, Element TV Company, LP adheres to relevant state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment across all its facilities. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is important to note that Element TV Company, LP vehemently forbids any form of workplace harassment based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Any inappropriate interference with the ability of Element TV Company, LP’s employees to perform their job duties may lead to disciplinary action, including potential discharge.