HSE Supervisor at Westlake

Westfield, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Chemicals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

BS Degree in Business, Environmental or Safety Management or related field preferred; a closely related field along with a CSP designation would be considered
Experience of 5–10 years in health and safety with multi-site responsibility is preferred
Knowledgeable in Federal, State, fire safety, ANSI standards, and general Workers’ Compensation laws
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
Must be a self-starter with good time management and communication skills
Be able to organize people and tasks; possess leadership skills; have a strong [inferred: work ethic or similar based on context]

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical resource in ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations at both the state and federal level for the locations they are responsible for
Work with the HSE leadership team to develop recommendations for improvement of procedures, practices and activities which prevent the effective execution of the plant Health, Safety & Hygiene mission
Ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental policies are fully implemented
Review hazard assessments and site audits, make recommendations, assist in development of solutions and follow up through closure
Take on projects from start to finish as assigned to achieve department and business unit goals
Support plants in conducting root cause analysis investigations and the development of corrective actions
Consult with plant management on a routine basis to facilitate and support individual plant needs to achieve goals and develop the safety culture
Review with Engineering and conduct appropriate reviews of proposed changes in processes or equipment to insure compliance with safety and health standards including ergonomics
Initiate activities that stimulate and maintain employee interest in the plant's Health and Safety programs
Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring activities at the site
Attend seminars and meetings to assist in maintaining current safety policies and in obtaining new ideas to implement more effective programs
Serve as a resource in managing Workers’ Compensation claims where necessary and assist the plant(s) in recordability determinations
Ensure required training is assigned and completed on a timely basis
Liaison with plant and governmental officials during inspections and resolution of potential issues
Train hourly, salary and management personnel at plant sites to elevate the safety culture and the knowledge of the organization on conformance to policies, procedures and compliance with regulations, including new hire safety orientation as part of the onboarding process
Analyze incident data and provide feedback and direction to site to help them focus on key areas for improvement and the development of site Safety Performance Improvement Plans
Ability to communicate effectively up and down through the organization
Maintain a safe working environment for all employees and ensure that employees follow established safety rules to ensure the goal of zero injuries
Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards
Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, leads, supervisors, and managers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

OSHA complianceenvironmental regulationshazard assessmentssite auditsroot cause analysisindustrial hygienesafety trainingHSE auditingergonomicscorrective actions

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment opportunity.

What is the work arrangement or location for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the HSE Supervisor role?

Key skills include knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations, ability to conduct audits and hazard assessments, root cause analysis, effective communication throughout the organization, and training delivery.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment where employees work together to enhance peoples' lives through products and community presence, with a strong emphasis on safety culture, health, safety, and environmental mission.

What makes a strong candidate for this HSE Supervisor position?

Strong candidates have expertise in OSHA and environmental compliance, experience with audits, training, root cause analysis, and the ability to communicate effectively while driving safety culture improvements.