Lean Manufacturing Manager jobs in Rock Island, IL

Opportunity: MANAG005268

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Designs and implements safety programs and recommends ways to improve health and safety in the facility.
• Stays up to date on state and federal workplace safety regulations.
• Conducts safety training for employees regarding required OSHA topics and other health and safety procedures.
• Conducts audits, identifies health and safety hazards and develops corrective actions.
• Coaches' supervisors on recognition of safety hazards and employee interaction to eliminate safety exposures.
• Creates and presents reports detailing health and safety issues to management team.
• Fields inquiries from employees about proper safety procedures.
• Responds to on-site emergencies and accidents. Investigates on-the-job accidents and writes up reports.
• Identifies hazards or faults that caused the accident and devises strategic plan to remedy those problems.
• Monitors workplace on a daily basis to ensure all activity meets safety compliance.
• OSHA and Worker Compensation Management

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational or Industrial Safety or related field is required. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of OHSA guidelines.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail, proficiency in computer skills to include, MS Office and database management.
• Communicates details of safety procedures clearly to employees.
• Exhibits ability to think practically and creatively to implement the best safety practices.
• Responds quickly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Exercises caution and alertness at all times.
• Ability to work across functional departments to promote safety culture throughout the facility and awareness to reduce exposures.

Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action:

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.

Experience

• 5 year(s): Safety in Manufacturing Environment

Licenses & Certifications

• Safety Professional

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

You should be proficient in:

• Foundry Environment Experience
• Leadership / People Management
• Project Management
• Root Cause Analysis

Salary info:

$45 - $62 / hr