Safety Specialist

Are you looking to join a team where employees are empowered to make a difference? Do you lay awake thinking of new ideas for safety drills and emergency plans? Are you passionate about creating an environment that places an emphasis on creating a safe work environment?

If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk!

Curries (an ASSA ABLOY company) is expanding their Safety Team and is looking for a Safety Specialist. This role will be based on-site at our manufacturing facility located in Mason City, Iowa on 2nd shift with hours from 1 pm to 9 pm. 

What would you do as our Safety Specialist?

You will drive workplace health, safety, and compliance initiatives. In this role, you will champion a culture of safety by implementing policies, conducting inspections, leading training, and serving as a first responder, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards while supporting employees across all shifts.

You would also:

• Assures implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations as well as Door Group and ASSA ABLOY requirements.
• Maintains required documentation in an orderly and easily retrievable manner (daily inspection sheets, incident reports, press checks, etc.)
• Tracks safety training - monthly topics, forklift and LOTO certifications, etc.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs and risk assessments.
• Assist with implementation and or follow-up of corrective measures.
• Prepare reports on incident data and presentations.
• Assist in New Employee Orientations.
• Champion safety by facilitating Safety Team meetings including assisting in administration of Safety related CHIP projects and VPP implementation.
• Maintain Safety boards.
• Maintain THRIVE SDS database in conjunction with Sustainability Manager.

• Participates in incident and near miss root cause analysis.
• Ensure all incident/near miss corrective actions and safety improvements are entered into AIC/Thrive and track resolution to 100% completion rate.
• Track and maintain the Occupational Safety Assessment process.
• Assist with Safety Week activities.

• Manage prescription safety glasses and safety shoe/boot program.
• Track and conduct follow-up on hearing and respirator testing.

• Performs analysis of related data to identify trends.  Communicate as directed.
• Plans and assures implementation of programs to train and motivate supervisors and employees in work site safety practices especially off shifts.
• Organizes, facilitates and does inspections of facilities, procedures, and processes to detect existing potential hazards and to assure the effectiveness of related programs.
• Coordinates leadership participation in facility walkthroughs to detect existing or potential hazards and to assure the effectiveness of related programs.
• Monitors the general environment for industrial hygiene related items (noise and air quality), requests or performs testing and communicate results.
• Work with Curries Clinic personnel to provide leadership for the first responder team and ensures the results are consistent with the defined role.
• Conducts research on compliance and regulations for policies, programs, procedures as needed.
• Ensures company programs, policies and procedures are organized and accessible in document control.

• Perform special assignments and projects as assigned
• Actively participate in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees
• Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate governance policies, regulations and laws, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

The Skills and Experience you need:

• High School Diploma, GED or Silver CRC required.
• Emergency Medical Technician preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Comfortable presenting to groups using audiovisual tools and technology.
• Proficient in computer applications and standard office procedures
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing education in safety and health standards (e.g. OSHA 30_hour for General Industry, Ergonomics, etc.)
• Ability to maintain personnel and injury records confidentially.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including off-shifts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, follow-up and a high comfort level balancing multiple priorities or projects simultaneously

What we offer! 
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team: 

• Competitive Salary  
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym reimbursement
• On-site Health Clinic
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

Interested in learning more? If so, contact at Stephanie Mandato, stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com