Safety Manager Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: SAFETY MANAGER Company: OATS Location: Chicago, IL Description: Experience in Railroad - light rail passenger operations with a minimum of five years diversified safety field experience. Certification in OSHA,CSP, ASP and/or related safety certification a plus. VETS are encouraged to apply. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to: Register to View .

Job Title: Manager, Safety, Medical and Los Company: Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Description: Manager, Safety, Medical and Loss Prevention ServicesJob Type: Full-TimeLocation: LA GRANGE, ILPost Date: 08/08/2008Job Description:These are exciting times at EMD!We're looking for an innovative and well-rounded Manager of Safety, Medical and Loss Prevention to join our rapidly growing, successful, $1.7B global manufacturing firm. Established in 1922, Electro-Motive Diesel is a key market player in diesel-electric locomotives for commercial railway applications, diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based drilling rigs, and stationary power generation.Bring your talent, energy and drive to succeed in this key role and be rewarded with competitive compensation, world-class benefits, development opportunities, and the pride of working for a Chicago area icon since the early 20th century.KEY JOB ELEMENTS:- Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements.- Advises management on safety, security, and training related matters.- Meets with union health and safety representatives.- Conducts programs in safety training for other employees.- Responsible for security of a 150 acre site including card access, key systems and CCTV.- Manages a staff of 13 security officers and 5 medical practitioners.- Reviews new equipment and methods for avoiding potential safety hazards.- Tracks, analyzes, and evaluates recordable injuries. Identifies and manages opportunities for reducing injuries.- Coordinates Workers Comp case management.- Coordinates or supervises investigations.- Monitors the removal of physical, biological and chemical hazards, and training of employees on safety policies, procedures, and regulations.- Oversees the implementation of Safety and Security initiatives and programs.- Verifies compliance with health and safety regulations and ensures all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.- Manages the participation in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures.- Assesses hourly training needs and identifies opportunities for hourly training.- Coordinates and tracks hourly training.- Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.- Prepares and delivers presentations.- Develops departmental goals and objectives.- Participates in the selection of employees.- Provides training and career development for employees.- Improves current technical and managerial skills.QUALIFICATIONS:Educational Qualifications Include:Required:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.Additional Candidate Qualifications Include:Required:- Proficiency as a supervisor.- Experience in successfully managing people, projects and/or programs.- Ability to perform a variety of complex tasks.- Familiarity with safety standard concepts, practices, and procedures.- Familiarity with hourly training programs and grant funding programs.- High level of analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution where problems are highly unusual and/or complex.- Working knowledge of inter-departmental or group relationships and program objectives.- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.- High level of interpersonal skills to handle difficult situations as well as diffuse interpersonal conflicts effectively.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.We are not accepting agency resumes at this time for this opportunity.

Job Title: Safety Manager Company: Manchester Tank Location: Quincy, IL Description: Safety Manager Manchester Tank, a leading manufacturer of low-pressure vessels is accepting applications for the position of Safety Manager at their Quincy facility. The safety manager will ensures site implementation of Corporate safety procedures, develops processes and work instructions to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, assist in the development and implementation of initiatives to continually improve various safety performance indicators, champions improvements to ensure a safe work environment, coordinates safety training programs, and monitors effectiveness of compliance programs  The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering or a related field. Certified Safety Professional Designation. Five to Ten years of progressive manufacturing safety experience. Extensive working knowledge and application of OSHA regulations and workers compensation.  Send Resume with salary requirements to:Manchester TankHuman Resource Dept.3400 Wismann LaneQuincy, IL 62301Or email Register to View

Job Title: SAFETY MANAGER UG II Company: Peabody Energy Location: Equality, IL Description: WILLOW LAKE - SAFETY MANAGER U ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·          Ensures safety policies and procedures are followed by all mine personnel in compliance with company, state, and federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rules and regulations. ·          Works with management to understand and properly implement all Peabody Midwest policies and procedures. ·          Consults with all departments on the proper safe use of surface and underground equipment, fire prevention methods and safety practices including drug and alcohol program. ·          Acts as a resource for employees who have questions or concerns about policies or procedures in the area of Safety. ·          Directs mine rescue coordinator to establish team coverage and training as required. ·          Inspects the mine property to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and recommends corrective or preventative measures where needed. ·          Keeps managers and employees alerted as to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances.  Coordinates the use of personal protective equipment. ·          Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, law suites, and insurance investigations. ·          Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies and company policy. ·          Oversees the administration of workers’ compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to cut down on lost employee time and cut back on unjust claims. ·          Oversees first aid equipment and emergency preparedness. ·          Devises, supervises, and coordinates training programs which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness as well as complies with state & federal laws. ·          Escorts and consults with state and federal mine inspectors and assists in addressing any safety issues. ·          Must be a resource to the mine personnel on compliance issues and help develop mine plans to be submitted to state and federal. ·          Maintains safety files and employee records required by company policy. ·          Makes studies and analyses of mine accident causes and hazards to health for use by all mine personnel and outside agencies. ·          Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned. Job Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE ·          Minimum of four (4) years experience as a Safety Supervisor or in a safety-related field and a minimum of four (4) years underground coal mining experience with a thorough knowledge of state and federal mining regulations.  Spreadsheet and word processing skills is required.  BS degree in mining or safety is preferred.  Experience on a mine rescue team is desirable. LANGUAGE SKILLS ·          Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of mine employees and regulatory agencies and communicate to resolve issues. 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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS ·          Individual must be certified or have the ability to become certified within 6 months in the following:   Mine Manager,  Oxygen & Methane, Noise Level Testing, Respirable Dust Sampling, and MSHA Certified Instructor. 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 function. ·          While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in all types of weather.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to don and wear a self-rescuer. 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. ·          While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; wet and low light areas, and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment may exceed 90db. ADDITION REQUIREMENT ·          Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Job Title: Safety Manager Company: J Miles Personnel Services Location: Chicago, IL Description: The Safety Manager is responsible for overall plant employee safety including safety programs, systems, policies, training, federal and state OSHA compliance, audits, etc. The Safety Manager position is also responsible for all aspects of Workers Compensation including claims, coordinating case management, and data entry into claims management system. This position is a key member of the Plant Team, focused on manufacturings key performance measures of Safety, Reliability, Quality, and Productivity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: * Ensure day-to-day administration of plant safety rules/policies and procedures, federal and state OSHA compliance and enforcement, and other regulations. * Organize, develop, implement, and give direction to pro-active safety programs, systems, policies, and training. * Accountable for leading the Company Safety Committee, Emergency Action Team, and a key resource for Team Safety Committees. * Takes ownership for personal growth and development by soliciting feedback and getting involved in initiatives and projects. * Works closely with Plant Management Team regarding Plant Safety issues and corporate programs. * Complete special projects, duties, and assignments as appropriate. * Will lead projects and drive process improvements in the area of Environmental, Health and Safety.

Job Title: Manager, Safety, Medical and Loss Prevention Services Company: ElectroMotive Location: La Grange, IL Description: These are exciting times at EMD! We're looking for an innovative and well-rounded Manager of Safety, Medical and Loss Prevention to join our rapidly growing, successful, $1.7B global manufacturing firm. Established in 1922, Electro-Motive Diesel is a key market player in diesel-electric locomotives for commercial railway applications, diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based drilling rigs, and stationary power generation. Bring your talent, energy and drive to succeed in this key role and be rewarded with competitive compensation, world-class benefits, development opportunities, and the pride of working for a Chicago area icon since the early 20th century. KEY JOB ELEMENTS: - Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements. - Advises management on safety, security, and training related matters. - Meets with union health and safety representatives. - Conducts programs in safety training for other employees. - Responsible for security of a 150 acre site including card access, key systems and CCTV. - Manages a staff of 13 security officers and 5 medical practitioners. - Reviews new equipment and methods for avoiding potential safety hazards. - Tracks, analyzes, and evaluates recordable injuries. Identifies and manages opportunities for reducing injuries. - Coordinates Workers Comp case management. - Coordinates or supervises investigations. - Monitors the removal of physical, biological and chemical hazards, and training of employees on safety policies, procedures, and regulations. - Oversees the implementation of Safety and Security initiatives and programs. - Verifies compliance with health and safety regulations and ensures all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines. - Manages the participation in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures. - Assesses hourly training needs and identifies opportunities for hourly training. - Coordinates and tracks hourly training. - Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. - Prepares and delivers presentations. - Develops departmental goals and objectives. - Participates in the selection of employees. - Provides training and career development for employees. - Improves current technical and managerial skills. QUALIFICATIONS: Educational Qualifications Include: Required: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Additional Candidate Qualifications Include: Required: - Proficiency as a supervisor. - Experience in successfully managing people, projects and/or programs. - Ability to perform a variety of complex tasks. - Familiarity with safety standard concepts, practices, and procedures. - Familiarity with hourly training programs and grant funding programs. - High level of analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution where problems are highly unusual and/or complex. - Working knowledge of inter-departmental or group relationships and program objectives. - Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. - High level of interpersonal skills to handle difficult situations as well as diffuse interpersonal conflicts effectively. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are not accepting agency resumes at this time for this opportunity.