This position is responsible for providing effective professional health and safety support to improve the industrial health and safety of all employees. Will assist in the implementation of loss prevention and control efforts for the local Gerdau location. This position is responsible for assisting with loss prevention and control systems, as they relate to health and safety, and providing technical support for improvement efforts.

1. Assist management with the development and implementation of the safety management system.

2. Provide effective professional health and safety support to improve the industrial health and safety of all employees.

3. Assist with the identification of a measurement system to evaluate the effectiveness of the safety management system.

4. Support and administer the communication system for health and safety issues throughout the location.

5. Provide support for routine management practices for health and safety programs.

6. Serve in an advisory capacity to management and liaison with OSHA inspections and correspondence.

7. Possess excellent communication skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

8. Stay abreast of new technologies and current trends to make recommendations that help improve and refine the safety process.

9. Assist in the development and management of the annual action plan

RequirementsThe incumbent should possess a bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or other appropriate technical discipline and 1 to 3 years’ safety experience (manufacturing environment preferred).

This position requires the ability to solve problems, influence, and communicate ideas to effect change in behaviors.

Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications are required.

Responsible for staying abreast of new technologies and current trends to make recommendations that help improve and refine the safety process.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
401K
Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
Health Advocate Services
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

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