Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Handi-foil Corp – Antioch, IL

Handi-Foil is an industry leader in the manufacture, sale, marketing and distribution of disposable aluminum bakeware with three manufacturing and distribution facilities including its corporate headquarters, all located in the Chicagoland area. We have an immediate opening for a Safety Manager. This position will be supporting our 3 facilities which are in Antioch, IL, Naperville, IL and Wheeling, IL. This privately held, family run company has been in business for over forty years and is experiencing strong growth year after year.

Position Overview:

The Safety Manager will be a leader in the development, deployment and continuous improvement of programs and systems that support safety excellence. Foster a culture of proactivity, accountability, engagement and sustainability through robust programs and processes with the primary goal of reducing loss and liability. This key role will lead safety matters to ensure the company meets corporate and industry requirements, as well as best practice standards.

This position will be based in Antioch, IL and support multiple local sites. Travel would be required as necessary to conduct safety audits.

Key Accountabilities

• Development, implementation, and management of safety programs (LOTO, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Hearing Conservation, etc.) to ensure compliance with OSHA
• Manage workers’ compensation loss control program, which includes monitoring claim levels, reducing costs, and early return to work
• Investigate accidents, prepare and maintain required reports. Identify countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence
• Provide new hire orientation outlining the company’s high expectations regarding safety rules and regulations
• Integrate and partner with the operations team to promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance
• Organize and participate in safety committee activities
• Develop specific safety objectives and create actions plans to meet those objectives
• Maintain, review and report safety performance, identifying opportunities for improvement along with implementing preventative and corrective actions as required
• Conduct internal safety audits to ensure regulatory compliance
• Work with site leadership team to ensure all key safety operational controls are in place and safety action items are resolved on a timely basis
• Develop, deliver and/or coordinate safety training and training tools
• Manage and maintain site specific internal safety systems and reporting tools
• Ensure timely coordination of all regulatory or company required testing and training, including industrial hygiene testing as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational safety or a closely related field
• 8-10 years of relevant safety experience, preferably in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment
• OSHA / CSP certification preferred
• Attention to detail and capability to analyze data and make sound conclusions
• Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to actively participate in team-oriented processes influence team engagement and to drive team decision making to conclusions/solutions
• Knowledge of current safety and loss control practices is essential
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish communication skills preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 25% mostly local

This position provides an opportunity to obtain significant career growth while helping to grow the company. We offer the opportunity to work for a stable and growing company, a competitive salary and great benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex-spending and 401(k) with a generous company match.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?
• How proficient are you in Spanish (bilingual)?

Please select one of the following: Expert, Proficient, Some, Little to none

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Safety: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Antioch, IL 60002 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person