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Health & Safety Manager

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Date:Oct 25, 2024

Location: Sterling, IL, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Health and Safety Manager within our Wireteam to help support our Steel Rod business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Health and Safety Manager you will have the opportunity to e nsure compliance with Safety regulations; communicate Safety information to Management and Employees; collaborate with the Management and Union to eliminate or lessen safety concerns; create and maintain required safety reports/logs and supervise Safety Coordinator.

At this point, you’re probably thinking, this sounds great, right?! But wait there’s more. We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

So, what will you be doing as aHealth and Safety Manager?

• Continually look for leading indicators of safety concerns, devise and implement improvements to avoid future incidents.

• Coordinate and implement Corporate/Branch programs and initiatives

• Perform audits of area zone and all other safety inspections

• Develop safety training as needed

• Revise safety programs as necessary

• Provide training to Management or Employees when necessary

• Present Safety statistics at Monthly Management Review meetings

• Communication with and accept guidance from EHS contacts

• Approve purchasing requisitions and monitor expenses to remain within budget

• Investigate all work comp injuries

• Complete required reporting of work comp injuries

• Participate in Safety meetings

• Supervise Safety Coordinator and provide back up when needed

• Create and administer Safety training for new and current employees

• Maintain PPE Inventory

• Follow all related SJPs

• Adhere to all Policies and Work Rules

• Comply with all SSC Safety rules

• Split time (approximately 50/50) between mill and office setting

• Spend time in the plant to get to know people and processes

• Mobility to move to any area of Rod Mill, Melt Shop, Admin Building, or SSC property

• Safely walk up and down stairs or climb onto cranes or other areas of plant

• Walking, standing and climbing in extreme temperatures

• Able to put on required PPE for demonstration or as needed in various areas of the plant

• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted

• Sitting long periods of time in office setting

• Dexterity to type on keyboard and use office equipment

• All other duties as assigned

  To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or similar field preferred

• 5-10 yrs. experience in Safety in a manufacturing environment

• Pervious supervisory experience

• Familiarity of current OSHA regulations/standards & IL Worker’s Compensation laws

• Effective verbal & written communication skills (English required)

• Cooperative attitude and collaborative relationship building skills

• Ability to multi-task and efficiently management time without direction

• Organized & detail oriented

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel & Outlook, basic office machinery and cell phone

• Ability to learn company-specific programs/websites

• Know and follow Company Quality Policy & Mission Statement

• Learn and commit to LP9000 & LP Continuous Improvement

• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity related to product, process, and the system.

• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and the quality system.

• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.

• Verify the implementation of solutions.

• Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

  What to Do Next

  Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

  Our Values

  Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.

• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.

• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.

• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

  Our Commitment to You

  We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

  We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

  Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer

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