Sr Safety Coordinator

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products-including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories-can be found all over the world.

This position is accountable to manage, oversee, and carryout safety programs and policies relating to applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The primary responsibilities of this position include planning, developing, implementing, and administering safety and health programs. Interfacing with other management and hourly personnel regarding safety issues is also imperative in this position in order to reduce accidents/incidents and maintain safety at JLG.

YOUR IMPACT

• Interface with safety teams and attend weekly team meets as a safety resource

• Dotted line accountability for health services and worker compensation claims management staff

• Investigate and report incidents and accidents regarding safety. Report on accident data utilizing a computer database to track trends and injury rates. Use this information to develop current and future loss control strategies and implement corrective actions to prevent similar incidents/injuries

• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of safety training and accident prevention methods and carry them out according to company programs and policies

• Ensure enforcement of OSHA regulations and company safety policies and any disciplinary actions that may be necessary

• Develop and attain personal goals based upon key areas of responsibility

• Develop positive relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and outside specialists/organizations to enhance the credibility of the company's health and safety programs

• Complete job assessments including ergonomics and machine safety/guarding and required periodic inspections of PPE, lockout tagout procedures, AEDs, eyewashes, etc.

• Execute timely coordination and communications in all areas internal and external to our business. Must periodically present safety information to senior and executive management.

• Participate or lead other special projects or assignments as assigned by supervisor

• Recommend plan for budgets and capital expenditures for safety-related issues

• Maintain a safety atmosphere in order to promote safe work practices and a positive safety culture

• Use professional safety tools/knowledge such as ergonomics, management skills, industrial hygiene, presentation skills, etc. to convey and improve safety at JLG

• Position will require handling of highly confidential safety and medical information

• Manage return-to-work program and assist with workers compensation claim activity. Potentially represent the company in litigation of safety/worker compensation issues

• Lead continuous improvement projects for safety and health services departments including ergonomics, lean activities, cost savings, etc.

• Consults with all levels of management including manufacturing managers, plant managers, coordinators, etc., the Occupational Health Nurse, the Claims manager, Engineering and outside services including local, state, and federal agencies

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

• 3-plus years experience in the safety field in a distribution/warehouse setting

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to assertively and efficiently multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organization skills

• Ability to communicate safety information to all audiences

• First aid including CPR certified, or the ability to become certified

• Experience in equipment training for new hires

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, e-mail systems, and other advanced computer programs

• Must be able to work a semi-flexible schedule including possible hours on 2nd and 3rd shift on short notice, or staggered shift for extended periods of time

• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time

WHY JLG, AN OSHKOSH COMPANY?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees' success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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