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Summary
The Plant Safety/Quality Coordinator coordinates the plant safety observation program and reports the general findings to the Plant or Operations Manager. This position interfaces with the Safety and Quality team performing plant audits, disseminating details from audits to the appropriate parties, and keeping the Plant Manager informed of any safety or quality violations discovered that may require formal disciplinary written warnings.
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Coordinates a plant (non-disciplinary) safety observation program in accordance with the Behavior-Based Safety Plan, and reports findings to the Plant Manager or Operations Manager.Performs plant safety audits.Assists in disseminating details from the plant safety audits to the Plant or Operations Manager. Conducts safety tours of the plant and reports findings.Informs Plant Manager of safety violations.Refers all technical safety issues to Plant ManagerProvides training, compliance info, related guidance and support for shop workers, supervision, and management.Responds to inquiries, concerns, and incidents related to EMS.Follows and enforces EHS policies and procedures.Develops compliance and permit management requirements and execute same with assistance from other production personnel.Coordinates and tracks DHS implementationUtilizes Smartsheet to organize and track Safety and QA training and complianceUtilizes Intelex to track Safety and QA training and compliancePerforms safety training for new hiresFollows up and tracks Safety Action Item listInspect hazardous waste storage and insures that the shop is in complianceMaintains SDS books and informationHelps input information in Maintenance X ProgramConduct Stormwater sampling and inspectionGathers GHG information and inputs the information in IntelexConducts Risk assesments and JSA implementationConducts industrial hygene compliance tasksLeads shop safety committeeCoordinates with Technical Trainer to observe Safety and Quality performance demonstrations / audits of employees in a shop environment.Assists with general administration and quality related data input duties utilizing Intelex and Smartsheet.Perform JSA training in conjunction with the Technical Trainers hands on shop floor training.Provides general awareness hazcom and Hazmat training and complianceQualifications
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Basic proficiency in AAR and FRA rules/regulationsBasic knowledge of Quality Assurance principals, familiarity with QA tools and software, and of quality control processesPrior experience serving on a safety committee or in another safety-related role, with knowledge of safety protocols, risk assessment, and implementing workplace safety initiativesExperience speaking in front of large groups, presenting to peers and leadersExperience with incident/accident investigationsAbility to work both independently and with a teamIntermediate proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerpointAbility to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.Preferred Qualifications
2+ years experience in steel or paint productionFamiliarity with OSHA Safety CodesGBRX First ResponderWork Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
With the exception of clerical, administrative and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and dusty conditions. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.Hard HatHearing ProtectionComposite Toe Safety ShoesAdditional PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area.Physical Activities and Requirements
Frequency Key
Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
Working Postures
Sit: FrequentlyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: OccasionallyKneel/Squat: OccasionallyCrawl: OccasionallyClimb: OccasionallyReach Forward: OccasionallyReach Upward: OccasionallyHandling/Fingering: FrequentlyLift / Carry Requirements
5-10 lbs: Frequently10-25 lbs: Frequently25-50 lbs: Occasionally50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not ApplicablePush / Pull Requirements
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally10-25 lbs: Occasionally25-50 lbs: Not Applicable50-75 lbs: Not Applicable75+ lbs: Not ApplicableEOE including Vet/Disability
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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
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