Programmed Skilled Workforce is now seeking an experienced Production Safety Assistant for our world-renowned Chocolate company based in Scoresby Vic.
If successful, you will commence immediately for an initial 6 month maxterm contract & with the possibility for extension thereafter.
Also, you will need to be available to work across any of the 3 shifts to fulfill risk analysis and training requirements.
You take pride in your work and will drive towards a culture of zero incidents and an optimum environmental footprint. HSE programs will be well implemented and meet the relevant standards and regulations in the Plant.
That means you will ensure that facilities provided are well maintained, regulation/procedure are in place and implemented, hazards/aspects assessments are conducted, the accident both caused by unsafe acts and conditions are reduced and energy and waste are driven down.
How you will contribute:
- Assist & lead the cultural transformation regarding HSE to help lead plant to achieve Zero accidents & incidents
- Be responsible for coordinating and overseeing implementation of all Health & Safety programs and processes
- Participate in investigations to facilitate closure of identified non-conformances
- Provide Health and Safety expertise for the plant for all new projects and change management activities
- Follow up on non-conformances and develops the systems to resolve them based on root cause analysis
- Maintain an up-to-date incident reporting system, assist with investigating incidents in conjunction with the HSE Pillar team/safety committee and drive the completion of corrective actions to eliminate root causes/reoccurrence
- Develop technical guidance programs to identify and remove physical hazards`
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
- Experience in Environmental Health and Safety
- Must have completed Environmental Health and Safety training in areas such as OSHA
- Experience in safety, and/or environmental technical standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with individuals at all levels
- Understanding and knowledge of regulatory reports and compliances including experience with ISO
- Experience as a Health, Safety and Environment Practitioner preferably within a manufacturing
- Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
What you need to know about this position:
- Co-ordinate implementation of all HSE programs and processes.
- Ensure appropriate risk assessments are conducted and follow ups implemented to minimize or eliminate accidents, asset losses that might cause harm to one of the company's employees, contractors, visitors
- Ensure the facility standards are in compliance with both Company and governmental/community regulations
- Ensure training and coaching are taking place to drive a safety-perfect culture and to ensure safety standards and awareness are well understood
Education / Certifications:
Advance Diploma/Bachelors in Safety
Join the Programmed community and work for a company that values your safety and wellbeing
To be considered for this role you must be able to provide one Proof of Right to Work Document.
Please note all applications will be treated as private and confidential.