Health Safety & Security Coordinator

Health, Safety, and Security Coordinator- Mesquite, TX

The Safety Coordinator will support the efforts of the Safety Department to ensure compliance with regulatory and company safety standards. This position will support the efforts to promote a secure environment for all Ashley employees and Ashley property. This position will meet with Ashley employees to address safety related issues and conduct safety investigations; maintain safety & training programs and records; develop and facilitate training programs; conduct safety audits. The Safety Coordinator will communicate regularly and work with the Worker’s Compensation Department to review and investigate work-related injury claims.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all regulatory standards: update Company safety policies and procedures according to regulatory updates to ensure compliance, advise management regarding regulatory issues, support the abatement of discovered regulatory violations, conduct monthly supervisor safety training, review video and /or photos for possible captured regulatory violations, and conduct new employee orientation sessions.

• Manage day-to day safety related issues: investigate accidents, review employee injuries, and assign individuals to follow up, train staff on new policies and procedures and educate internal staff about all health, safety and security laws, regulations, procedures, etc.

• Ensure positive employee and internal customer relations by meeting with employees regarding safety issues, resolving employee complaints, abatements and issue follow-up and address safety concerns.

• Assist injured employees by evaluating injuries, bandaging injuries and transporting injured employees to medical facility when necessary.

• Collaborate with the Worker’s Compensation department by reviewing and investigating injuries and their cause, and meeting regularly to review injuries.

• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training, and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.

• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

What Will You Do?

You will support the efforts of the Safety Department to ensure compliance with regulatory and company safety standards. Support the efforts to promote a secure environment for all Ashley employees and Ashley property. This position will meet with Ashley employees to address safety related issues and conduct safety investigations; maintain safety & training programs and records; develop and facilitate training programs; conduct safety audits. Communicate regularly and work with the Worker’s Compensation Department to review and investigate work-related injury claims.

What Do You Need?

• Bachelor's Degree in occupational health and Safety or related field or equivalent work experience, Required

• 6 months’ experience in manufacturing health & safety, Required

• First Aid, CPR and AED certification or the ability to obtain with 6 months

• Experience with OSHA laws and regulations, worker’s Compensation laws (State applicable), accident investigation and Safety audit programs for manufacturing.

•Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools, record Management, read and interpret government regulations, rules, and laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.