Location: Springfield, MA
Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Product Discounts
Service Awards SCOPE:
Responsible for helping to ensure Smith & Wesson's compliance with all applicable Health and Safety regulations and requirements. Provides direct supervisory oversight to the Medical Staff located in Springfield facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensures compliance with all applicable H&S regulations and requirements for the Springfield location
Ensures compliance with all Smith & Wesson self-prescribed EH&S policies and procedures for the Springfield location
Assist in obtaining all EH&S goals as set forth by the EH&S Director and the execute leadership team
Work with the EH&S Director to develop staff and operation specific objectives to manage near misses, first-aids and recordable cases at the site level
Manage the Medical Department in Springfield and provide medical case management
Manage and ensure regulatory and program compliance of medical surveillance programs including (lead, hearing conservation, asbestos, respiratory protection) and the communication of results at the Springfield locations; ensure program compliance across the remote locations
Assist with medical case management and workers' compensation activity coordination efforts
Lead site level incident/accident investigations and associated root cause analyses; delegate to staff as appropriate and assist and manage at the remote locations
Support various H&S communications as directed
Assist in and support the development of various EH&S work instructions, policies and procedures as directed.
Support EH&S responses to concerns raised by employees
Conduct and support EH&S audits as requested
Other activities as requested
Manage the Drug Screening program amongst all stakeholders across all locations to ensure consistency of testing, process, communication and results.
Serve as the company's Radiation and Back-up Laser Safety Officer (i.e. conduct all activities in accordance with all legal and other requirements) EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Science or 10 years of EH&S experience with a preference for heavier safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to identify, investigate, correct, and document potential environmental, health and safety non-conformances.
Problem solving skills.
Strong advocate for change with a bias for action.
Ability to complete projects as assigned in a timely manner. LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal communications PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Occasional: bending, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, reaching, overhead reaching, and fine motor skills.
Maximum lifting: to 30 pounds
Frequent lifting: 5 to 20 pounds
Occasional lifting: 20 to 30 pounds.
All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Normal office environment and office lighting
The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in anther department, this includes but is not limited to safety glasses (ANSI approved), hearing protection, and safety shoes.
Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting
Revised 4/28/25