Assists with the development, implementation and administration of safety management prevention programs and with ensuring compliance with company and government regulations. Implements and maintains corporate safety policies, procedures and standards.
Assists with new hire safety training and other ongoing safety training
Assists with planning for and training safety improvement teams
Conducts safety analyses to identify, reduce and eliminate potential risk and liability
Assists in the investigation, documentation and reporting of accidents and injuries
Provides guidance to ensure compliance with governmental safety and health regulations through the inspection of the work environment, and equipment ensuring compliance with government and company standards
Collaborates with production and maintenance departments to solve problems concerning safety systems, personal protective equipment (PPE) or training needs
Ensures outside contractors, visitors, construction and repair personnel are aware of safety policies
Assists in the tracking and reporting of key safety metrics
Performs other duties as assigned
Working knowledge of safety engineering, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, manufacturing processes, electrical systems, building codes and regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong investigative, problem-solving and decision-making skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks/projects and meet deadlines
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Strong medical background, CPR/AED/FA Certified, assist in maintaining supply stock for care and treatment of minor injuries
Preferred Skills
OSHA 30 training
Strong Computer skills, experience with Google Suite
Minimum of one year experience in safety, facilities maintenance or related field
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the worlds largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Snapper, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.