This is a non-supervisory role that is responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of industrial safety and health systems for the Ferdinand, IN facility. Duties include but are not limited to: coordinating all training to meet local, state, and federal requirements; maintaining all records; providing safety analyses of new equipment and process changes; tracking all injuries and assisting in managing workers’ compensation claims; reviewing safety information and making recommendations for safety improvements; coordinating safety and ergonomic inspections; conducting new hire safety orientations. Partial relocation assistance may be available for this position.

Schedule:

This is a 3rd shift position (approx. 8:00pm - 6:30am) working 4-10 hour days (Monday through Thursday).

Organizational Relationship:

The EHSS Specialist reports directly to the facility’s Senior Safety Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Maintain understanding and knowledge of current local, state, federal, and company regulations and policies. Inform organization of changes and administer actions to maintain compliance.
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis, system auditing, and ergonomic task analysis.
• Coordinate and conduct injury review process to determine and correct root causes.
• Conduct all training, inspections, recordkeeping and reporting required for managing all wastes generated.
• Prepare the Facility Environmental and Safety Plan (safety portion) each year, review with the local management team and direct its implementation.
• Lead and manage implementation of injury reduction efforts. Promote and drive our “Zero Injury Culture” initiatives.
• Support the tracking, reporting and interpretation of operational safety and plant MasterBrand System (MBS) performance.
• Analyze new equipment and verify operator safety.
• Conduct safety training programs for all levels of the operation.
• Provide leadership and motivation for plant safety committees.
• Lead the operation to best practices and best-in-class initiatives for safety efforts.
• Assist organization by participating in special task force assignments and special projects.
• Ability to travel as business needs require. Estimated travel currently anticipated for this position is ~5%.
• Other duties as may be assigned at management’s discretion.
• This position is eligible to receive an additional 6% night shift premium.

Characteristics & Attributes:

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communications skills.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts as necessary.
• Ability to multi-task and balance priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to implement safety policies and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence.
• Solid people skills with professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, procedures and practices desired.
• Functional and applicable knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and practices is considered a plus.
• Must have analytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities.
• Balanced approach to technical, business and people aspects of business.
• Consistently demonstrate the 5 Traits of Success: Teamwork, Integrity, Hard Work, Confidence, and Passion.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor-level degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, or a related field with significant experience in health and safety.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive health and safety experience in a leadership role within the manufacturing environment required (wood-related industry experience is preferred).
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• General Security, Risk Management, and Environmental experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations is preferred.

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.

• Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors