Coordinator - Safety at The Azek Company in Mays Landing, NJ

Your primary duties and responsibilities will be:

Proactively implements all safety, risk management & security programs and initiatives through partnerships with all department managers and production employees.
Ensures all facilities are compliant with OSHA standards and regulatory requirements.
Continually monitors work environment and intervenes when unsafe practices or behaviors are observed.
Conducts investigations involving near misses, incidents and accidents and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.
Analyzes positions to identify any risks associated with the job’s tasks and properly documents findings.
Leads the plant safety committees and in doing so, coordinates meetings, agenda, and action items/ideas follow-through.
Implements facility safety audits; responsible for all safety reporting/recordkeeping.
Develops and facilitates safety training.
Interacts and establishes safe work practices with contractors.
Serves as point person for any/all correspondence and interaction with OSHA, EPA, and City.
Works closely with TPA, MCO, Workers’ Compensation Insurance carrier, and outside counsel, in managing workers’ compensation claims.
Ensure applicable environmental reports are completed for each facility.
Maintains and manages environmental compliance, permits, and inspections, which includes, but is not limited to NPDES, storm water, air quality, hazardous waste, residual waste, TSCA, FIFRA, etc.
Coordinates with outside training and compliance vendors
Performs additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervision/management.

We believe the successful candidate will have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Hygiene Management, Environmental Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three years’ experience in a similar position.
Advanced Safety Certificate (ASP) or ability to obtain one. CSP or other related certifications are recommended, but not required.
Proven success in lead safety position within a manufacturing environment (General Industry)
Demonstrated knowledge of training principles and techniques.
In-depth understanding of OSHA standards / other regulatory requirements.
Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Precise and articulate written and oral communication; ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrate individual and group presentation skills.
Strong people skills with the ability to communicate upwardly to top management and downward to a wide range of audiences.
Must be self-directed and motivated and able to multi-task in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Work schedule flexibility, often without advance notice, to accommodate needs of the business.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, demonstrate repetitive motion and/or manual dexterity, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. The employee must individually lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., occasionally, and 100 lbs. with assistance, infrequently. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

“Are you concerned that you do not meet every requirement listed above? Do not let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We do not believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application.”

Success Measures:

Thirty (30) days:

Understand and manage the BBSA program.
Actively participates in the required meetings.
Actively participates in Incident Investigations and well versed on myCority.
Understand the processes at the facility.

Sixty (60) days:

Review and be well versed on all applicable ESH Policies and Programs.
Perform all required Environmental testing and report submission.
Understand and manage the LMS/ESH Training system.
Leads ESH Gemba Walks
Presents in Town Halls

Ninety (90) days:

Work with other site ESH Team Members in The AZEK Company.
Complete timely audits and verify that facility stays in compliance.

The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly, and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK).

We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected, and appreciated. We are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels our innovation, drives operational excellence and is a source of our competitive differentiation, while connecting us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The annual salary for this position ranges from $63,500 in our lowest market up to $68,000 in our highest market, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. The pay for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific work location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

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