Safety Manager - Watertown, Wisconsin

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Manager ensures safe working conditions and practices that meet all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies are being followed at site locations. The Safety Manager also coaches site manager and personnel on the recognition, elimination, and control of occupational hazards and environmental risks. This position is responsible for the development of HSE improvement plans, metrics, and strategies as it applies to job site locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide safety leadership for the facility in Watertown, WI.
• Assist the plant with the required training and training logistics
• Implement and manage Management System processes: ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001
• Conduct periodic safety meetings, safety training, safety audits, risk assessments and other safety related assistance at the facility and occasionally job site or branch locations
• Create effective safety partnerships with all employees
• Ensure the effectiveness of day to day safety compliance and procedures.
• Lead or take part in the investigation and conduct Root Cause Analysis on all injury/illness and/or near hit incidents to include corrective action plans
• Assist, advise, follow-up and/or lead implementation with local management on corrective actions with all incidents and near hits.
• Implement and follow-up on Konecranes safety policies and procedures
• Assist or act as backup resource to other Safety Managers (all business units) and the Region Americas Safety Director
• Assist Safety Director, as needed, with client meetings and presentations to demonstrate Konecranes safety commitment and history
• Represent company with safety and health regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA and DOT
• Other tasks as required

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of OSHA 1910 and 1926 and applicable MSHA 30 CFR standards.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong English communication skills (both verbal and written). The ability to speak and understand Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft® Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated and motivational team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, or equivalent preferred.
• 5 or more years of progressive safety management experience in occupational safety and health within an industrial service or mine mining sector is required.
• Experience with both OSHA and MSHA standards is required.
• Safety certifications such as CSP, OHST, CHST and CMSP are considered a strong asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel expectancy is 50% with frequent overnights.

What we offer:

 

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

 

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

 

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

 

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

 

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.