Coord, Safety - 1

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass drug screen
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pass pre-employment tests
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas

• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS:

All base level requirements must be met within three years upon position acceptance.

To complete a progression level, a Safety Coordinator must demonstrate technical skills, leadership skills, and pass classes / certifications as stated in the progression documentation.  Progression review committee grants final approval.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
• Regular/dependable attendance required 
• Comprehend and apply Pella Corporation environmental and safety policies in a manufacturing or office setting.
• Coach engineers, department managers or others about applying Pella Corporation environmental and safety policies
• Manage the security processes of the corporate office including coordination with the security guard vendor and its staff.
• Support environmental and safety recordkeeping requirements where applicable.
• Conduct environmental inspections and sampling as assigned.
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime
• Able to work around moving equipment
• Involved in the identification, development, and implementation of company safety programs and strategies
• Identify, develop, and coordinate environmental, safety and sustainability training
• Involved in the planning, leading, implementing, and follow-up of ESS process improvement or CI events
• Analyze and follow-up on all work-related safety incidents in the corporate office, Test Lab and conduct the incident investigation process in conjunction with the functional area manager.
• Analyze and follow-up on all work-related safety incidents and support the incident investigation process in the MES plant.
• Maintain all plant safety information and documentation, including chemical review recordkeeping (SDS).
• Maintain current and updated Standard Operating Procedures
• Review and maintain current PIV licensing processes and training
• Support 3^rd-party or internal Safety Audits
• Participate in and conduct safety team activities, safety audits, and safety inspections
• Manage and maintain assigned ESS and MES SharePoint site/information

• Lead the MES plant safety committee or safety action team.

   

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing related experience is preferred

• Training experience is preferred

APPLICABLE CLASSES:

• Industrial Math

SKILLS AND TALENTS:

• Able to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to learn, comprehend and implement EPA and OSHA requirements and other applicable Federal regulations
• Ability to learn and effectively convey Pella Environmental and Safety program requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Extensive knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Presentation/Training skills

• Decision making/Problem solving skills

• Demonstrated organizational skills

• Demonstrated Time Management skills 

• Flexibility to travel

• First Aid/CPR