LG Chem America, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Safety Supervisor
Clarksville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLG Chem America, Inc. is a leading corporation focused on creating new value through science. They are seeking a Safety Supervisor to develop and implement EHS systems and programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a positive EHS culture within the organization.
Chemicals
Hiring Manager
Yasmine Donahue
Responsibilities
Oversee the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, systems, and programs necessary to continuously improve and foster a positive EHS culture
Oversee the facility’s Job Safety Analysis (JSA) program to enhance and ensure compliance with the system to identify and control workplace hazards by breaking down tasks, identifying potential dangers, and recommending safe procedures, ultimately ensuring a safer work environment
Continuously monitor the effectiveness of EHS procedures and implement improvements as needed
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate EHS principles into capital projects and day-to-day activities
Actively work as a key Management of Change (MoC) stakeholder to ensure that production and facility changes result in improved controls of EHS risks
Complete site reporting consistent with EPA, OSHA, and LG Chem corporate requirements
Provide guidance to the site Leadership Team regarding EHS strategic objectives and regulatory compliance issues
Manage the resolution of identified EHS audit findings
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, DOT, EPA, TDEC and other applicable regulatory agencies
Conduct safety orientation for all new hires, covering general safety, company policies, and procedures to ensure understanding of safe work practices
Coordinate and/or perform safety validations of all new and/or modified equipment and/or processes. Evaluate and identify areas of improvement from a safety and health perspective to ensure employee safety. Provide training to key qualified associates to assist in conducting safety validations
Provide leadership, training, and strategic guidance for the Safety Team, plant business production teams, production supervisors, and support areas, as well as EHS project teams
Drive safety culture initiatives, implementing policies, training, and safety systems to reduce hazards and improve employee safety
Work with Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedics) to respond to acute medical emergencies. The work site will employee an Industrial Nurse to treat minor work-related injuries from a dedicated Triage and First Aid onsite room but may require field response to support local EMS
Conduct post-incident investigations to identify lessons learned and improve future preparedness
Ensure that the workplace has adequate resources, such as first aid kits, medical equipment, and communication devices, to respond to emergencies
Qualification
Required
A thorough understanding of relevant OSHA regulations, industry standards, and company safety policies is crucial
Effective risk management not only minimizes the likelihood of accidents but also enhances the overall safety culture within an organization
Trained and experienced in recognized effective incident investigation techniques (Ishikawa, 5 Whys, SCAT)
Trained and experienced in auditing EHS management system
Adept in both verbal and written communication, enabling the ability to train staff, report incidents, and liaise with management and external customers
Ability to lead and make sound decisions that can significantly impact the safety outcomes within their jurisdiction
Familiarity with the latest safety technologies and tools ensures that safety protocols are up-to-date and relevant to current industry standards
Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Engineering, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or safety-related discipline; or equivalent experience
Minimum 5+ years or more working as an EHS Specialist, EHS Engineer or related role
Experience in heavy chemical industries such as glass or raw materials batch manufacturing, semiconductor industry, or pharmaceuticals
Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs
Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards
Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other garments as needed. This may include hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, full body gowns, hair nets, gloves, and hearing protection
Preferred
CSP, CIH, CHMM preferred
Advanced experience in controlling process hazards using skills in Industrial Hygiene, Machinery Safety, Control of Hazardous Energy and Electrical Safety
Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.)
Company
LG Chem America, Inc.
"We connect science to life for a better future." LG Chem will become a world-class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on "science," beyond "chemistry." ABOUT THE LG CHEM FAMILY OF COMPANIES With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest sciences and chemical companies in the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase