Safety Specialist

Job Description

We are looking to immediately hire a qualified Safety Specialist.

Drexel Chemical Company is a leading manufacturer of quality agricultural products.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulating plant operation including OSHA compliance.

Work with Plant Management to help resolve identifiable issues.

Actively develop and implement company safety procedures, including Process Safety Management Plans, Lock Out/Tag Out, Hot Work Permits, and PPE.

Promote a safety culture that will minimize the number, and reduce the severity of accidents and injuries.

Plan and conduct safety training for all employees in compliance with safety regulations.

Coordinate with the corporate staff to manage all aspects of the company safety program including training implementation and recordkeeping, process development, and the resolution of safety issues.

Perform routine safety inspections of all locations to ensure conformity with company protocols and procedures.

Respond to safety incidents and other violations of the company safety policy, perform root causes analyses, and recommend corrective/preventive action plans.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

4 year college degree in Safety, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years of verifiable safety experience in a manufacturing environment.

1-2 years of Supervisory/Management experience is preferred.

High level of communication skills, as the position entails a lot of training and interaction with plant management and personnel.

Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, accident rate reduction strategies, and safety training.

Basic working knowledge of chemical unit operations, including manufacturing and packaging.

** SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE **Company Description

Drexel is listed in the Top 50 companies in Memphis and has been in business since 1972. Drexel offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a full time position with salary advancements.