Safety Leader

　　Newell Brands is a leading $8.5B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 28,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership

　　Job Scope: The DC Safety Leader plans, implements, and coordinates SEAL programs to reduce or eliminate the following at the facility level: occupational injuries and illnesses, violations of federal and state safety regulations; proactively participate in the workers compensation system management; and financial losses stemming from any of the previous. They also develop and implement programs to improve the new hire orientation and training processes on the distribution floor.

　　Climate: Must work effectively in a fast-paced team environment. Must clearly communicate business goals so associates understand how they contribute to the organization’s success. Extensive short-term planning based on established and changing priorities. Involves ongoing problem solving. Some irregular hours (supporting multiple shifts) and travel between local sites is required.

　　Job Functions:

　　· Actively promote and advocate safe work practices as THE primary priority.

　　· Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.

　　· Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.

　　· Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.

　　· Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and assist with implementing preventive measures.

　　· Review all aspects of jobs and equipment to ensure all safety requirements are being met.

　　· Report findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, and/or environmental testing.

　　· Interview employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.

　　· Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, PPE, hazardous condition monitoring, and safe work practices.

　　· Keep current with safety practices and provide technical advice and guidance on related issues.

　　· Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.

　　· Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, hospitals and urgent care centers, and rescue teams so that emergency responses can be facilitated.

　　· Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.

　　· Supervise safety and training teams and develop the proficiency of managers in regards to safety.

　　· Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications:

　　· BS in Occupational Safety, Safety Management, EH&S, Industrial Technology, Safety Engineering, Human Resources, other related degree or equivalent experience.

　　· History of working in a distribution/warehouse environment – 3 year or more preferred.

　　· Helpful to be CSP, CHMM and/or CWCP certified.

　　· Business acumen, leadership, presentation skills.

　　· Team player with the potential to lead/drive teams.

　　· Superior communication skills.

　　· Ability to manage conflict and maintain composure in tense situations.

　　· Familiar with planning, organizing, and prioritizing workload.

　　· Able to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion.

　　· Judgment, problem solving, technical knowledge, and negotiating skills.

　　· Organizational agility/getting things done through others.

　　· Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.

　　· Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

　　· Lean manufacturing/6S/visual factory experience.

　　· Must complete all OSHA required training.

　　· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

　　· Ability to use MS Office Products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

　　· Must successfully pass post-offer screening and review of background.

　　_Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.