Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America's leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,500 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.
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Assistant Safety Manager
ROLE:
Responsible for assisting the Plant Safety Manager in all safety, health, and fire safety activities and programs to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :
- 1/3 of daily job duties will be production floor visibility, engagement, auditing and coaching
- 2/3 of daily job duties will be divided into the following assignments:
- Assist with accident investigation
- Management of the company's safety inquires (i.e. near miss, safety suggestions)
- Respond to safety inquires on all levels regarding safety concerns
- Assist in ISO 45001 development and implementation
- Assist the safety manager with all initiatives and goals
- Apply safety programs and policies to meet company goals
- Perform OSHA compliance audits
- Perform WF policy audits
- Lead Behavior Based Safety initiatives at the facility
- Administrative work (i.e. filing papers, AS400 data entry, etc.)
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree in safety and/or actively pursuing a safety degree | 3-year maximum timeline
- Completion of OSHA 10-hour session
- Foundry/Leadership training
- Kaizen/6S (Continuous Improvement)
- Product Knowledge
- DWI's, CS's, QP's, etc.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Point)
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 management system documentation/system
- Applied knowledge of safety policies and procedures
- Experience with working with all levels of organization
- Knowledge and ability to audit safety systems and plant facilities
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for safety risk
- Self-motivated and organized, able to prioritize workload
- Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, and judgmental skills
- Effective presentation and persuasion skills
- Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
- Presentation skills including development of materials
- Strong desire to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Annual Travel Requirements
- Assist peer review team at any facility
- Attend one professional development opportunity per year | Minimum
- Assist other facilities as needed
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.
BENEFITS:
Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Employer funded retirement plan
- Paid vacations/holidays
- Wellness program
- Fitness membership
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement
Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Persons with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: 715-258-6611
Email: HR@waupacafoundry.com
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