Safety Superintendent

SNF Holding Company•Riceboro, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 8,150 people, including more than 2,300 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth. The Safety Superintendent reports to the Riceboro Site Safety Manager. The Safety Superintendent is responsible for monitoring the Health and Safety of the Riceboro and Midway SNF manufacturing operations. Serves as the Incident Commander and directs activities during medical calls, fires, spills, storms, riots, or other emergency events until relieved. Participates in investigations of injuries, illnesses, and other reportable events. Supervises the site paramedic, except in matters of medical direction. Supervises and coordinates site activities and acts as site lead during off shifts and weekends. Interprets health, safety, and security rules and directs subordinates in enforcing compliance. The Safety & Security Superintendent coordinates with internal departments, service providers, police, fire, and civil defense authorities in addressing problems affecting the site.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent - Required
4 Years - Relevant Experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree - Required
Familiar with federal and state regulatory requirements in air, water, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste, solid waste, and OSHA.
Strong auditing skills (processes and system applications).
Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
Detail-oriented, able to adhere to deadlines, and have strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to interface with both external and internal contacts.
Ability to quickly learn new system applications.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level and a spirit of team effort and cooperation, and of the highest integrity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated passion for excellence with respect to treating and caring for customers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science Degree in health and safety, engineering or science-related field or - Preferred

Responsibilities

Respond to the safety and health of the site personnel and operation.
Assist with conducting injury and accident investigations.
Attend, coordinate, and conduct Safety & Health training as needed.
Perform audit permit process, provide performance feedback, and give recognition for permit execution excellence.
Conduct daily shift reports to site personnel.
Improve safety awareness through safety meetings, inspections, training, and communications.
Coach and provide training to managers, supervisors, and operators to identify and correct unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
Complete the duties and responsibilities outlined in the company procedures and the site emergency response plans.
Collaborate with Human Resources for employee or manager investigation.
Conduct site Safety and Security audit to identify areas performing above and below site standards.
Conduct and follow-up on Environmental, Health, Safety, and Hazard inspections.
Support and demonstrate to an injury-free workplace through his/her actions.
Develop and maintain strong communication within the organizations/departments.
Improve safety and health management knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional societies.
Maintain current knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
Monitor site security and work closely with the site security team.
Collaborate with the Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team and EHS personnel from other SNF facilities to maximize the Company's safety, health, security, and environmental performance by adopting best practices.
Perform area inspections to ensure proper personal protective equipment is in use and recommend improvements as needed.
Provide site EHS orientation training to Supervisors and Managers.
Respond to the incidents or any potential hazards and assist with the investigation.
Supervise and assign duties to paramedics, except Medical Direction.
Support cross plant/departmental teams with training and projects as necessary.
Train employees in safety and security topics. Train off-site employees as necessary.
Inspect the premises, test the alarm systems, detect safety hazards, and ensure that safety, health, and security rules are posted and followed.
The Safety Superintendent will collaborate with peer departments and may perform some or all of the responsibilities of those departments in an emergency until relieved.
Department Specific: Support cross plant/departmental teams, training and projects as necessary.
Train off-site employees as necessary.
Maintain monthly plant documentation including departmental reports.
The EHS Superintendent will provide coverage for their peers and may perform some or all of the responsibilities of EHS department personnel as required.