Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Company: Unitex
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Unitex is currently seeking a Safety Manager for its BRAND NEW, state-of-the-art facility plant in Lawrence, MA (as well as weekly trips to Hartford, CT). Our new Lawrence plant is opening in fall 2020. LOCAL MASS AND CT CANDIDATES ONLY.

At Unitex, a Safety Manager is responsible for the following:

• Oversees all aspects of industrial safety for 5 industrial laundry plants
• Recognizes safety errors and provides guidance in solving those errors
• Handles all plant audits
• Assures the site safety programs are implemented and maintained
• Handles Worker's Comp, FMLA and other claims /paperwork
• Works with both union and non-union employees
  
  Requirements:
  
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment with heavy exposure to safe work practices.
  • Knowledge of industrial manufacturing practices and processes
  • Mechanical Engineering background is necessary
  • Develops and maintains relationships with all levels within the organization from the corporate office to the production areas.
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations / requirements
  • Detailed knowledge of OSHA, EPA and other applicable industry environmental, health and safety standards
  • Knowledge of Worker's Comp and FMLA processes
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop multiple solutions to an issue and make valid recommendations for resolution
  • Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes
  • Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Ability and desire to travel to our plants in CT (Hartford area) on a weekly basis - mileage and tolls reimbursed.EOE
    
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