Manager, Health & Safety

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.

Position Summary:

Directs the development and implementation of programs intended to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and financial losses.  Duties include identifying and appraising conditions that could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluating the potential extent of injuries resulting from accidents and developing accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of the organization.  Compiles analyzes and interprets statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents and prepares reports. 

Essential Job Functions: 

Risk:

1. Partners with finance group regarding risk management activities including, but not limited to, periodic walk-thru with external carrier representatives, company representatives, and others as required for safety and facility risk management activities
2. Develop and implement responses for risk management mitigation requirements related to compliance and risk reduction efforts as needed
3. Responsible for safety systems within the facility including: fire alarms, sprinkler systems, evacuation alarms/annunciators and similar types of equipment. Conducts periodic inspections and tests of the equipment as required. Coordinates service and certification needs on this equipment.  Partners with facility maintenance as required.
4. Conduct periodic facility inspections and provide written results and recommendations, as necessary, to management

Safety:

1. Maintain all Health and Safety internal and external documents and records, as required
2. Develop, establish, and maintain appropriate communication methods to ensure all employees are adequately informed of current and/or important Health and Safety issues
3. Assist managers with documenting Health and Safety related standard operating procedures
4. Develop and conduct training programs for both employees and management relating to potential safety and health hazards, applicable regulatory requirements, and general occupational safety of the organization
5. Develop, establish and maintain new employee orientation program and conduct initial training for new & temporary employees, contractors and visitors
6. Develop, establish and maintain specific safety programs including, but not limited to, hazardous communication, lockout/tagout, forklift, PPE, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, fire and emergency evacuations
7. Oversee the investigation of all workplace incidents (first aid cases, near misses, recordable injuries, and loss time injuries).  Work with responsible person(s) to determine root cause and necessary corrective actions
8. Track and follow-up on incident corrective action implementation and effectiveness with the third-party insurance carrier

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Establish and monitor appropriate metrics and publish periodic results for both management review and employee information.
2. Provide written recommendations to management regarding potential and existing compliance issues, as necessary
3. Stay abreast of current OSHA Laws and Regulations to ensure the company is compliant to all federal, state, and local regulations and requirements
4. Work closely with EMS representative to stay current with all EPA Laws and Regulations to ensure the company is compliant to all federal, state, and local regulations and requirements
5. Support Human Resources on reporting and managing Workers Compensation claims with third-party insurance carrier
6. Purchase safety related items, such as first aid and safety training materials
7. Main liaison with governmental and regulatory agencies, such as fire departments and rescue teams to assure information exchanged and mutual assistance and participates in activities of related professional organizations.

Education

• Associates Degree and/or 7 years of experience working in safety in a manufacturing environment. 

Knowledge/Experience

• 7-10 years as a Health & Safety Environmental Manager
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA requirements
• CSP certification or GPS  designee is necessary
• Experience in a 24/7 environment is a preferred
• Experience with multi-site facilities preferred but not required
• Experience working with governmental and regulatory agencies

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Experience with ISO14001 and ISO18001 are preferred
• Occupation safety skills and training

Abilities:

• Training, Development and implementation of Health and Safety related programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. 
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance. 
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On-site café
• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

 If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.

The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. 

The pay range for this position of Health & Safety Manger is $96,391 -$144,572. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.