Position:
Health and Safety Coordinator
Location:
Springfield, KY
Department:
Health and Safety
Reports To:
Regional Safety Manager
Job Summary:
Assist with the development of H&S policy, protocols, and initiatives to drive improvements in Alltech’s H&S performance. With responsibility for administration of the H&S management system and for development of H&S resources, training programs, procedures, SOPs, KPIs, etc.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Resourceful with the ability to manage and prioritize own workload.
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Excellent communication (written & verbal) skills.
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Logical, precise, accurate and well organized with excellent record-keeping abilities.
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Flexible and able to re-prioritize continually
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Ability to conduct training
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Development of the Alltech Health and Safety management systems and protocols (together with other members of the H&S team).
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Implementation of the Alltech Health and Safety management system and protocols at the coordinators responsible facilities.
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Responsibility for the administration of the H&S management system.
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Responsible for company H&S reporting systems, e.g. data collation and report generation to meet company reporting targets.
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Conduct routine safety inspections of the work area.
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Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety procedures.
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Evaluates the effectiveness of environmental, health, and safety programs.
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Submits recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
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Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
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Development of an Alltech H&S training program for all levels of employees investigating local training schemes and training providers as required. This will include new colleague training.
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Assistance will be given to the Regional Safety Managers as necessary, e.g. implementation of site safety audit and safety inspection plans, ensuring all external reporting requirements are met within the regions, etc.
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Promote a sustainable safety culture by setting clear expectations, promoting teamwork and clear communication.
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Travel between the two sites in Nicholasville, KY and Springfield, KY. Role would typically be 75% of the time at Springfield, KY and 25% of the time at Nicholasville, KY, but time could vary depending on demand.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or a related field may be preferred
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Advanced training or certification in safety or related field preferred
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Familiarity with health and safety and environmental regulations is desirable.
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If the above is not available, then training to reach this standard will be undertaken in an appropriate timescale.
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Professional working proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
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Must be physically able to operate motor vehicle and forklift.
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Ability to lift up to 50-55 pounds repeatedly.
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Ability to wear a respirator (in some designated areas).
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Must past post-offer physical and drug screen.
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Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time.
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Ability to work in a production environment with varying temperature and noise levels.
About the Alltech Family of Companies:
Made up of over 20 companies and dozens of brands around the world, the Alltech Family of Companies is aligning to provide smarter, more sustainable solutions for global nourishment.
Alltech is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All positions working at Global Headquarters require documentation of COVID 19 vaccination.
Your résumé, completed assessments, and a variety of individual and group interviews will help us understand your overall profile and ability to excel in our dynamic environment.