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ASSA ABLOY Group · 14 hours ago

Safety Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in access solutions, and they are seeking a Safety Specialist to manage and oversee the health and safety of team members at their Williamsport, MD facility. The role involves implementing safety initiatives, conducting inspections, training employees, and assisting in incident investigations to ensure a safe working environment.

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Responsibilities

Understand, execute and display behaviors representable in the Health and Safety Program
Build positive relationships with operational counterparts across all levels of company
Assist in development, implementation, and/or lead company-wide safety initiatives
Assist in training employees at all levels to reinforce safety goals
Conduct regular walk-through inspections and provide safety oversight for all daily functions at home facility
Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions; offer and follow through to ensure corrections have been made
Recognize and implement principles associated with audits/inspections
Assist in administrative functions as needed
Champion safety related technologies, processes and apps
Flexible work schedule
Will need the ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Normal workdays M-F
Provide oversight for ongoing employee education to include:
Training development and/or delivery
Safe working practices
Appropriate equipment operation
Emergency procedures
Assist in incident investigations by:
Gathering and analyzing statistical data
Making recommendations for improvements
Perform additional assignments as needed

Qualification

OSHA regulationsSafety program developmentIncident investigationRoot cause analysisMicrosoft OfficeTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

Understand, execute and display behaviors representable in the Health and Safety Program
Build positive relationships with operational counterparts across all levels of company
Assist in development, implementation, and/or lead company-wide safety initiatives
Assist in training employees at all levels to reinforce safety goals
Conduct regular walk-through inspections and provide safety oversight for all daily functions at home facility
Identify, document and recommend resolution of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions; offer and follow through to ensure corrections have been made
Recognize and implement principles associated with audits/inspections
Assist in administrative functions as needed
Champion safety related technologies, processes and apps
Flexible work schedule
Will need the ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Normal workdays M-F
Provide oversight for ongoing employee education to include: Training development and/or delivery, Safe working practices, Appropriate equipment operation, Emergency procedures
Assist in incident investigations by: Gathering and analyzing statistical data, Making recommendations for improvements
Perform additional assignments as needed
Strong organizational skills: Effectively manage and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines, Plan work activities to meet the organization's objectives, Find new ways and implement new systems to improve personal efficiency
Ability to work well in a team environment
Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail
Focus and remain on task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence
Demonstrate experience in upgrading health and safety programs and process improvement
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations. General industry 30-hour certification A+
Experience in general industry work environments 5+ years: machine safety, electrical hazards, chemical handling, confined space and industrial hygiene basics
Ability to conduct 5 Why's or other root cause analysis tools with proven corrective action results
Strong interpersonal and communication skills that include both one on one communication and group communication
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Smartsheet, Outlook)
Experience leading and participating in cross functional team collaborations
Self-Starter with good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision to meet required deadlines
Results driven

Preferred

A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Safety field is preferred
OSHA 30-hour general industry course in the past three years is preferred
Associates or Bachelor degree in Health and Safety is preferred

Company

ASSA ABLOY Group

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ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.

H1B Sponsorship

ASSA ABLOY Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.01M
Key Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2020-10-09Grant· $0.01M

Leadership Team

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Eva Karlsson
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John McGuire
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