Manager, Health and Safety

About Day and Zimmermann
 

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://dayzim.com

Job Summary

The Health & Safety Manager performs a range of duties related to health and safety management and supports the implementation of the company's Safety Management System. The role works with company and client personnel to promote safe work practices and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries at assigned sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety support to D&Z Lone Star employees to reduce the potential for accidents, personal injuries or property damage. 25%
• Inspect the organization’s and site project facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented. 25%
• Conduct safety orientation and training to assure compliance with site, local, state and federal laws and guidelines. 20%
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses (both property and personal) and suggest methods to be implemented to help reduce potential for recurrence 15%
• Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety problems, fire prevention, and correct techniques for working with chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials. 15%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Strong communications skills
• Ability to deliver safety training.
• Strong influence skills.
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction regulations, and ANSI Standards.
• Good computer skills with programs such as MS Office suite, etc

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) In related field Required
• 5+ years Safety Experience Required

Essential Functions

Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular)

Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)

Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) R (Regular)

Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)

Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) R (Regular)

Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) O/C (Often/ Critical)

Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) R (Regular)

Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) R (Regular)

Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds R (Regular)

Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) O/C (Often/ Critical)

Walking R (Regular)

Hearing R (Regular)

Repetitive motions of any part of the body R (Regular)

Talking R (Regular)

Kneeling, crouching or crawling R (Regular)

Other N/A

Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)

Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language R (Regular)

Ability to read complex documents in [English] language R (Regular)

Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)

Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)

Other NA

Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment R (Regular)

Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site R (Regular)

Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) R (Regular)

Travel:

10% As Needed

Compensation and Benefits

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those establis