Safety Specialist

Title: Safety Specialist

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: EHS Safety Manager

Location: Williamsport, MD

Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Annual Salary: $65,000-$70,000

Position Summary

The primary duty and responsibility of the Safety Specialist is to manage/assist/oversee the onsite Health and Safety of our team members at our Williamsport, MD facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Understand, execute and display behaviors representable in the Health and Safety Program
• Build positive relationships with operational counterparts across all levels of company
• Assist in development, implementation, and/or lead company-wide safety initiatives
• Assist in training employees at all levels to reinforce safety goals
• Conduct regular walk-through inspections and provide safety oversight for all daily functions at home facility
• Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions; offer and follow through to ensure corrections have been made
• Recognize and implement principles associated with audits/inspections
• Assist in administrative functions as needed
• Champion safety related technologies, processes and apps
• Flexible work schedule
• Will need the ability to work occasional nights and weekends
• Normal workdays M-F
• Provide oversight for ongoing employee education to include:
• Training development and/or delivery
• Safe working practices
• Appropriate equipment operation
• Emergency procedures
• Assist in incident investigations by:
• Gathering and analyzing statistical data
• Making recommendations for improvements
• Perform additional assignments as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills:
• Effectively manage and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines
• Plan work activities to meet the organization’s objectives
• Find new ways and implement new systems to improve personal efficiency
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Focus and remain on task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrate experience in upgrading health and safety programs and process improvement
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations.  General industry 30-hour certification A+.
• Experience in general industry work environments 5+ years: machine safety, electrical hazards, chemical handling, confined space and industrial hygiene basics.
• Ability to conduct 5 Why’s or other root cause analysis tools with proven corrective action results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that include both one on one communication and group communication
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Smartsheet, Outlook)
• Experience leading and participating in cross functional team collaborations
• Self-Starter with good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision to meet required deadlines
• Results driven

Education & Certification

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Safety field is preferred
• OSHA 30-hour general industry course in the past three years is preferred
• Associates or Bachelor degree in Health and Safety is preferred

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

About ASSA ABLOY Fenestration

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is the result of the integration of two heritage brands—Caldwell (established 1888 in Rochester, NY) and Interlock (founded in New Zealand in 1961)—under the global ASSA ABLOY umbrella. Renowned for proprietary, high-performance hardware solutions, the company leads in window and door innovations: from advanced hung window balances and sash lock systems to multipoint, smart security and hardware for sliding, casement, awning, swing, and folding door applications. ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is committed to a culture built on empowerment, innovation, and integrity, and is supported by the extensive resources of ASSA ABLOY—over 50,000 colleagues across 70+ countries.

Company Statement

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration, LLC. is committed to the policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.  This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the bases of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status or status as a member of any other protected group or activity. 

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.