Safety Specialist

PB Leiner is one of the world’s leading producers of high quality gelatins and collagen peptides. We supply a growing market in food, pharma, health nutrition and technical applications. In all our efforts, we strive to be The Clear Solution for our customers. We spot and exploit opportunities, and try to anticipate future trends for them. We pursue outstanding quality and choice, as well as smooth delivery. We have a global presence in terms of both our plants and sales support, and count approximately 1,100 collaborators worldwide. PB Leiner is part of Tessenderlo Group.

1. Purpose of the Job

The Safety Specialist  establishes and oversees the health and safety processes for the entire plant which includes office, laboratory and manufacturing environments. They will take into consideration industry regulations and the specific risks in the workplace to ensure normal work activities are handled safely. They will train employees on safety protocols and enforce them if they’re not being followed properly. The Safety Officer also responds when workplace accidents happen, creating reports and determining ways to prevent similar accidents. 

1. Key Results Areas

• Build strong working relationships with plant employees and contractors, serving as a trusted safety partner.
• Maintain, improve, and comply with all safety standards and regulations.  This includes all safety reporting required by Federal, State, and Local agencies.
• Manage and maintain the site's Safety Programs, including employee training, operator certification, recordkeeping, compliance tracking, practical evaluations, and ongoing administration of the training management system to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company requirements.
• Support and maintain key safety programs (e.g., Forklift and Aerial Lift, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory, Fall Protection, HazCom, Contractor Safety, LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Safety, Process Safety Management, HAZWOPER, Hot Work).
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Ensures compliance of safety and health regulations and standards. 
• Identifies common safety/health hazards inherent in the organization’s operations and establishes guidelines for protection from those hazards.
• Prepare, conduct and maintain educational safety training for all employees.
• Facilitate all investigations of site injuries and workers compensation cases that follow.  After investigation is completed, recommends future corrective action and monitors the follow up actions.
• Participates in representation with outside regulatory agencies.
• Monitors periodic performance reports for trends and conditions and alerts management to problems.
• Ensures site security is adequate which includes cameras, gates, door control, and security services.
• Conduct and create new hire and onboard training.
• Build SOP’s , conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Oversee workplace repairs, installations and any other work that could harm employee’s safety or well-being.
• Review, develop, and improve Job Safety Analyses (JSAs). Maintain safety data sheets (SDS) and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and ongoing safety awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation.
• Maintain the safety recordkeeping App, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of incidents, inspections, and compliance records.
• Analyze safety performance data and provide insights to management.
• Maintain behavioral based safety programs, ensuring leadership engagement in identifying unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Track and analyze safety observations, feedback, and action items to improve workplace safety culture.
• Conduct emergency drills and ensure employees are properly trained for crisis situations.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to allow for support for our night shifts that are working on a 4 on 4 off schedule.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience required.
• 1 - 3 Years relevant experience

• Knowledge
  • Understanding of OSHA guidelines and other state and local safety regulations
  • Familiarity with the tools, machines and equipment used in the workplace
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to teach others the established safety standards
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer literacy skills and comfort with various types of technology used in the industry
  • Ability to work well as a team and interact with different groups of people

• 8 hours shifts,  Monday - Friday
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment with noise, machinery, and varying temperatures
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• PB Leiner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 
• Benefits from day one. 
• External applicants must currently be eligible to work in the US