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Manufacturing Safety & Human Resources Manager (3/8/10)

Location: Batavia, IL
Industry: Plastic Packaging Manufacturer (Co. confidential at this time)
Compensation: $70 to 80K D.O.E.
Relocation: Local candidates only- no relocation offered

Mission: Facility safety and human resources position serving 75-110 directly. Responsible for directing/leading all facets of environmental, health, and safety as well as human resource administration and management for the plant. Reports to the GM with a dotted line to the Director of HR. Bachelor’s degree with three to five years experience necessary. Strong business acumen and a high level of innovation and creativity. Strong leadership and communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Create and Implement Environmental, Safety, Health & Security programs.
• Track all aspects for compliance to environmental , health, and safety.
• Assist in establishing goals for the Safety, Health & Security program at the facility.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with Safety, Health & Security regulations.
• Communicate effectively with management on Safety, Health & Security issues.
• Assist supervisors with Safety, Health & Security issues in their departments and on their shifts.
• Conduct training on Safety, Health & Security programs.
• Develop training programs on Safety, Health & Security programs.
• Conduct incident investigations.
• Develop corrective actions for critical situations.
• Communicate with insurance company and provide reports, documentation and follow-up for worker’s compensation.
• Communicate with local doctor’s offices to facilitate patient/employee care.
• Promote a positive health environment for all associates.
• Institute programs to be proactive for employee health.
• Maintain the OSHA 300 log of injuries and illnesses.
• Manages all human resource issues, including employee relations, staffing, payroll
• Designs, creates and implements human resource policies and procedures
• Assures compliance with all regulatory agencies (EEOC, DOL, etc.)
• Guides and streamlines all performance appraisals.
• Conducts in-house training on issues related to human resources (i.e., EEO, 401K, Leadership, etc.)
• Implements and regulates comprehensive workers’ compensation system
• Assures compliance with ADA, FMLA, OSHA and other Federal/State mandated programs
• Recruits, selects and places all plant level exempt and non-exempt personnel
• Manages payroll and benefits for all plant personnel
• Coordinates employee training and development programs
• Maintains human resource information system
• Plans and coordinates employee events

Other Functions Include:

• Addresses day-to-day issues quickly and effectively
• Works closely with management to enhance the skills of plant personnel and address performance issues as they arise
• Develops and generates reports to measure department success
• Coaches plant management and supervisory staff towards performance improvement
• Facilitates team-building throughout the Facility

Education and Experience:

• Must have a completed B.A. or B.S. degree.
• Must have held significant safety responsibilities (3-5+ years) in a manufacturing environment.
• Must also possess solid PC knowledge, with experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 30 Hour OSHA Certification strongly preferred.
• PHR preferred, SPHR a plus.

Please send your resume to:

Joblink1@searchbuddy.net and refer to Code: EHS IL in your subject line

For more information about the hiring process, please see www.searchbuddy.net.

We are not releasing the identity of the organization at this time so we can control the volume of telephone and email traffic. Thank you for understanding. Be assured that your application will be immediately and confidentially considered.

Occupational Safety & Health Specialist (3/2/10)

Circle Safety & Health Consultants, LLC is seeking one mid- level professional in the North Central region (MT, WY, ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, WI, IL, IN, MI, OH, KY).

Candidate will provide safety and health consulting services to a federal agency. Candidate will manage safety or occupational health program elements. Specific tasks could include (1) developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses; (2) applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements; (3) inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards; (4) designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards; and (5) training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.

Candidate must have an undergraduate degree in a technical, scientific, or engineering discipline. Candidate must also have five to ten years of related experience and knowledge of federal, state, and local safety legislation as they apply to industrial organizations. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as is the ability to work independently and supervise personnel. Professional certification as a Certified Safety Professional or a Certified Industrial Hygienist is preferred, but not required.

Candidate must be a US citizen, and able to pass a rigorous background check and federal security clearance by TSA. This position is assigned to the project’s NC region. The region’s main office is located in Detroit, MI. The candidate will work from a home-based office within the region. Occasional travel is required. Annual salary will fall within the Grade 10 Base General Schedule pay scale.

If interested, please submit a cover letter with your resume, salary history and a writing sample by email to:

Anna E. Jolly, JD, CHMM
Circle Safety & Health Consultants
Office: 804-355-7255
safety@circlesafety.com

Safety Health Officer (2/22/10)

Safety health officer is responsible for development and/or review of job safety analysis’s, drafting and revisions to Health and Safety documents, on site safety education, tool box safety meetings, all around safety compliance of the project, and a proactive innovative attitude towards solving difficult site specific safety issues.

Candidates should have previous experience at DOE and /or NRC sites.

Essential Functions:

• Provide site compliance through site inspections and daily safety reports
• Development and/or review of JSAs
• Provide onsite education to craftsmen
• Proactively creative solutions and research on site specific safety issues
• Provide management and oversight of site specific safety activities. Examples – Permitted confined space work, fall protection, lockout/tag out activities, etc.
• Prioritization of daily tasks to maintain safety compliance and accommodate the project schedule.
• Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
• Develop and maintain hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, and asbestos management plans.
• Develop and maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to perform daily safety inspection reports, daily equipment inspections, hazard analysis prior to activities, and weekly safety meetings.
• Must be able to present safety evaluations and coordination with production and quality control functions at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings.
• Ability to communicate successfully with Project Manager, Site Superintendent, DOE representatives, Client personnel, subcontractors, and tradesmen.
• Maintains safety records and manages all required reporting
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and have basic skills in Access.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current professional registration/certification requirements: Fall Protection certified, HAZWOPR 40, OSHA 30, Lead awareness, blood-bourne pathogens, first aid/cpr, confined space management, attendant, and rescue, general competent person, trenching and shoring competent person, control of hazardous energies, fire watch training, NFPA 70E, fall protection competent person .
• A minimum of 10 years safety work of a progressive nature with at least 5 years of experience on similar projects.
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years.
• An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following [4] areas of competency: [Excavation]; [Scaffolding]; [Fall protection]; [Hazardous energy]; [Confined space]; [Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents];
• [Personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance].

Working Environment: Work is performed in a construction setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.

Physical Demands: An individual will be required to work in a construction environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional light lifting (1-50 lbs) is required. [Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions].

Contact:

Jason Q. Spaide
Operations Supervisor
Clauss Construction
jspaide@claussconstruction.com
314-440-3915

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (2/19/10)

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

The Environment Health & Safety Specialist provides support for all initiatives from proactive health (ergonomics, educations) to safety development, implementation and training on key functions such as risk assessment, inspection, investigation and auditing. The Specialist applies full working knowledge and understanding of professional concepts and techniques to resolve a wide range of issues. The Specialist is a resource for local customization, promotion, implementation, evaluation and communication of all environment, health & safety initiatives.

Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery, development, and implementation of environment, health & safety programs including maintaining the website, delivery and organization of featured workshops, promotion and champion of environment, health, safety & wellness activities, in conjunction with Global support.
• Ongoing assessment and recommendations for program changes and enhancements in response to changing environment, employee/company needs, expectations and objectives.
• Assists in formulating end results on important/difficult technical/functional issues.
• Is required to make decisions based on their expertise and known practices therefore has authority/autonomy over their role.
• Responsible for facilitating and coaching the Joint Health & Safety Committees in the region
• Support the facilitation of obtaining Functional Job Demand documents and ergonomic compliance as specified liaising with Global support specialists.
• Ensure effective health management practices including temporary return to work process, job placement screening and assist with the management of return to work cases.
• Assists Organizational Health in gathering information for WSIB/insurance reporting.
• Responsible to identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for performing risk assessments on the work environment from a safety, health and disaster management perspective and networking with Global support
• Works closely with the region EHS Manager to provide cross coverage and seamless services and ensure EHS Manager is kept informed of progress.
• Involved in the deployment of Health Risk assessments, personal fitness challenges, as well as ensuring community and legislative programs are addressed.
• Promotes, motivates and coaches the self directed work teams for delivery and successful implementation of health, safety and wellness initiatives.

Note: In addition to these duties and responsibilities employees are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.

Location: This position will be based out of either our Redwood City, California or Rolling Meadows, Illinois, location.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• University degree in Health Sciences Occupational Health & Safety
• CSP or COHN preferred
• Excellent computer, communication and interpersonal skills
• Essential multitasking, and exceptional time management skills
• Experience in multiple site, various culture environment
• 5-6 years Health & Safety experience
• Travel requirement

If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

© 2010 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, BlackBerry, "Always On, Always Connected" and the "envelope in motion" symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries.

Research In Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact:

Lindsay Racher
Recruitment Sourcing Specialist
Global Recruitment
Research in Motion
lracher@rim.com

Safety Coordinator (2/18/10)

Employer: NOW Health Group - Bloomingdale, IL

Summary: Performs various special projects related to implementation of the company Safety Management Plan. Responsible for coordinating and maintaining information, records, and resources for the Safety Department. Assists in the development and implementation of safety training and OSHA compliance programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively facilitates the safety program by: supporting training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correct or report to the appropriate people when recognizing a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved. Assists with disseminating and communicating safety information to employees. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

Coordinates development of company Job Safety Analysis program.

Assists in the development and maintenance of company safety policies and OSHA compliance programs.

Supports development, organization and maintenance of the company safety manual containing all workplace health and safety policies.

Responsible for maintaining the employee safety training recordkeeping system, and assists in the coordination and implementation of safety training activities.

Assists in the development, organization, and maintenance of safety training resources. Acts as a resource for safety training activities. May provide safety training as necessary.

Responsible for maintenance of safety / incident records. Maintains the OSHA recordkeeping logs (300, 301, and 300A). Track OSHA, injury, and incident statistics and reports.

Performs research and analysis on specific issues, as required, and independently prepares routine and non-routine letters and/or reports, which may be highly sensitive and confidential in nature.

Coordinates and maintains work area inspection and audit findings. Tracks inspection scores and trends.

Coordinates and supports the Safety Suggestion Program.

Coordinates with vendors providing outside consultant and training services.

Designs, creates and coordinates company safety information for the Safety Department.

Organizes and may attend special meetings and take minutes, as requested.

Handles details of highly confidential nature such as employee injury reports and other special reports.

Maintains confidentiality of records as necessary and follows policy regarding release of information.

Compiles appropriate information and various reports (using Discoverer Report Writer program, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Stellent, on-line and other safety information systems deemed appropriate) for the timely preparation of reports for staff.

Supports Safety Department in preparing and maintaining legal documents. Files, manages and maintains safety records and resources. Files, scans, manages and maintains pertinent corporate and legal documents using Stellent program.

Trains and assists personnel regarding safety projects and resources, as requested.

Assists in the coordination and completion of special projects, as requested. May be assigned collateral duties as necessary.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: A four year degree in an Occupational Safety & Health discipline or an Associate degree (A. A.) from two-year college and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, e-mail, Internet. Front-line supervisory experience preferred.

Familiarity with safety management systems and the hierarchy of hazard controls. Working knowledge of OSHA compliance issues. Familiarity with different types of personal protective equipment.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize workload, coordinate multiple projects, and prepare documents to manage information.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from company management and outside agencies. Ability to communicate effectively and act as an "ambassador" for the company. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to organize information and communicate well.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to demonstrate proper lifting techniques, use of lifting devices, operating lift trucks, bending, reaching, stairs climbing, and ascending ladders. Other duties will include work at a desk, write, and enter information into a computer. The employee frequently is required to use a computer and keyboard and to communicate in person and by telephone. The employee is occasionally required to move from place to place within the facility. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Able to set up a room or area for training and/or meeting purposes.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Contact:

Dan Scoles, MPH, CSP, CHMM
Manager, EHS & Sustainability
NOW Health Group, Inc.
dan.scoles@nowfoods.com

Loss Control Representative (2/16/10)

Continental Western Group (CWG) is a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, which is a Fortune 500 company and one of the top 25 property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. CWG is a well-established, Midwest regional property/casualty insurance company with an opportunity for an experienced Loss Control Representative willing to accept major loss control and safety responsibilities while servicing a territory that includes parts of Iowa and Northern Missouri.

Job responsibilities will include risk evaluation and risk improvement by working with clients to identify hazards, evaluate controls and improve safety procedures to ultimately reduce or avoid losses. Company car provided as overnight travel is required.

The ideal applicant will live within the territory and possess a degree in occupational safety and health, engineering or science with 3-5 years of progressive multi-line insurance loss control experience, including Agribusiness. High-level and effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required for establishing and maintaining professional work relationships. A comprehensive knowledge of workers' compensation, property and liability exposures and controls are essential. Having an ASP, CSP, ARM or ALCM designation is a plus. Valid driver's license required.

CWG has 100 years of insurance industry history and is the largest member of four W. R. Berkley Corporation regional insurance operations. CWG provides insurance coverage in 12 states through three regional offices. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive compensation package including life/health/dental insurance, 401(k), company car and expenses.

If you have the qualifications we seek, please send your resume and cover letter to:

Continental Western Group
ATTN: Human Resources
PO Box 1594
Des Moines, IA 50306
(515) 473-3021 (FAX)
roverton@cwgins.com

Corporate Safety Manager (1/19/10)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Global Maintenance Services Company has a an open position for a Corporate Safety Manager. The successful candidate will employ a strategy to influence a safety culture within operations at multiple locations throughout North America.

Requirements:

• BS degree Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related field.
• At least 7 progressive years in Safety, EHS or related field.

Key Functions:

• Proactively develop the vision, influence the culture and direction of the Safety Program.
• Champion root cause analysis
• Enhance processes and systems that incorporate risk assessment and management into work flows
• Develop, deliver and improve safety training as needed
• Ensure compliance with OSHA. Serve as the company representative on OSHA related matters.
• Conduct inspections, audits and data collection to provide management timely reports of program implementation.

Contact:

John Callahan
973-758-9200
jcallahan@msasearch.net

Loss Control Manager (1/14/10)

Location: Peoria, IL

Since the early 1900's our client has risen to become one of the country’s most successful insurance providers. They are financially strong with an Excellent AM Best rating. Our client is seeking a Loss Control Manager to handle their commercial business accounts.

Loss Control Manager responsibilities: Hiring and managing all Loss Control personnel. Conducting routine audits. Inspecting small to mid-size commercial accounts, such as light manufacturing, retail establishments, restaurants, motel, and related exposures.

Loss Control Manager requirements: Five plus years experience in loss control operations, primarily with small and mid-size accounts. Loss control leadership experience. CSP designation preferred along with Bachelors degree in Safety engineering or related field. Must have strong background in both property and liability analysis.

This position and the department have plans for future expansion and will need individual with strong organization and development skills. Experience building a loss control department from the ground up required. Minimal travel.

Please contact Scot Dickerson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details.

Email: sdickerson@insurance-csg.com
Phone: 515-987-0242
Fax 515-987-0004

Safety & Training Manager (12/7/09)

Summary of Position: Responsible for promoting exceptional Safety/Quality teamwork with operations teams at customer work sites. This position assists in resolving process problems and performs safety evaluations and workmanship audits, provides Safety/Quality training, and promotes improved performance by providing mentoring, coaching, and training.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for incident and accident investigations.
• Provide root cause analysis on all incidents and accidents.
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds the customers’ expectations and is done in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform regular safety training sessions and hold toolbox talks with crews at show-ups or on jobsites.
• Perform regular jobsite inspections of all crews to identify unsafe conditions and unsafe work practices.
• Consistently and fairly enforce all company safety rules. Work with managers and supervisors to apply the proper company disciplinary procedures for those employees who violate safety rules.
• Ensure OSHA/DOT compliance.
• Be knowledgeable in applicable ANSI, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable standards.
• Ensure compliance with equipment maintenance programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Safety related degree and/or certified safety professional preferred.
• 5 – 10 years industry related experience
• Extensive knowledge of the natural gas/electrical industry.
• Experience working with underground/overhead utilities.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, able to work and communicate at al levels.
• Computer skills in most Microsoft programs.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance; company contributes 100% of the premium for employee and family Health Insurance, Vision Care, Dental and Short-Term Disability. The company also offers a buy-up plan in which the employee pays a portion of the premium for a higher level of coverage.
• Additional optional Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending (Section 125) programs paid for by the employee.
• Eligibility in a company sponsored 529 College Savings Plan.
• Company matching 401k
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

If interested in this job opportunity near Chicago, please contact the person below for further details.

Deanna Towell
Staffing Specialist
WESTPORT ONE
314-991-1433 x3117
877-709-8783 toll free
deanna@westportone.com

Toxicologist (12/2/09)

Location: Melrose Park, IL

At Alberto Culver, we don’t just value our brands, we value the people that make it happen. We’re looking for people that can help us in our mission to become the fastest growing and most respected beauty care company in the world. Could that be you?

We are proud that millions of consumers daily turn to our TRESemme, Nexxus, Alberto VO5, Soft & Beautiful, Motions, Just For Me, Consort brands to give their hair the style they deserve. Our St. Ives and Noxzema skin care products are brands consumers trust for cleansing, moisturizing, and protection. Brands like Mrs. Dash and Static Guard are familiar household staples. Our products are sold worldwide in over 100 countries.

Our people are the real reason we’ve been in business for 54 years and counting… Their passion and commitment have made Alberto Culver one of the fastest companies in our categories.

This position serves as the scientific leader for the Company’s global safety assurance program. As such, the individual will develop, implement and manage the human health, and when needed environmental, safety assessment programs and practices to support its hair care and skin care cosmetic brands. It is expected that the individual will provide “state of the science” solutions that safeguard the consumer and meet or exceed the regulatory requirements of multiple global geographies.

• Provide technical leadership for toxicological evaluations, testing strategies, and documentation of product safety assurance for new product development projects
• Provide scientific leadership and transparency of internal safety assurance practices to stakeholders (both internal and external) to support consumer confidence in company’s products\
• Understand “state of science” for cosmetic toxicology and safety assurance practices on a global basis; monitor issues of concerns, and influence and advocate application of best science to broad industry and/or company concerns
• Represent Company in toxicology external affairs
• Masters degree minimum; Ph.D. preferred
• Minimum of three years related work experience
• Experience evaluating safety of FDA regulated consumer products (preferred).
• Diplomat, American Board of Toxicology (preferred).

Alberto Culver is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to apply online.

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