Safety Manager bei The AMES Companies

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

In our ClosetMaid Ocala facility. A 600,000 square feet manufacturing and distribution facility.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and maintain Health and Safety policies, procedures, and manuals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and ANSI/RIA standards while driving a proactive safety culture in a rapidly evolving automated environment.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and eliminate potential hazards and risks.
• Investigate and report on all incidents, accidents, and near misses involving EHS issues.
• Maintain and audit digital EHS platform (Velocity) for incident tracking, corrective actions, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence and improve performance.
• Coordinate and conduct EHS training and awareness programs for all employees and managers.
• Manage and maintain EHS records and documentation, including permits, licenses, reports, and certificates.
• Establish and track EHS performance indicators and goals, and report on progress and achievements.
• Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure all operational, equipment, procedural, and organizational changes are evaluated for safety, health, and environmental impact.  Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to identify potential hazards associated with proposed changes
• Lead and support EHS initiatives and projects as assigned.
• In partnership with Human Resources, manage and coordinate the injury management process, including reporting, investigation, treatment, and return to work.
• Spend 40 percent of time in plant, covering all shifts
• Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4-year degree with a safety emphasis preferred, will evaluate equivalent credentials and experience
• 4-6 years’ experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety position. Previous manufacturing industry a plus
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Preferred
• Previous experience in robotic systems and industrial automation
• Excellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions
• Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies 
• Flexible in work habits; must be able to multi-task and self-manage
• Available for EHS coverage during off shifts or during local emergencies
• Strong English communication skills (verbal & written)
• Bilingually fluent English/Spanish preferred

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

Our employees are our greatest assets, that is why we provide excellent comprehensive benefits-

♦Medical  ♦Dental  ♦Vision  ♦ 401(k)  ♦Life Insurance  ♦Disability (STD/LTD)  ♦Caregiving Support  ♦Critical Illness  ♦Hospital and Accident Coverage  ♦Employee Assistance Program  ♦Telehealth  ♦Wellness ♦Paid Holidays  ♦Vacation Days  ♦Employee Stock Option Plan  ♦Tuition Reimbursement ♦ Identity Theft Protection  ♦ Pet Insurance  ♦ Health Case Management, and much more.

We are environmentally conscious and responsible, proud supporters of local and national charities, and  provide immense growth opportunity!

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich history of American manufacturing. The AMES story goes back to 1774, making America’s first shovels. AMES products have dug for gold, gone on expeditions to Antarctica, carved Mount Rushmore, and installed the Statue of Liberty. And we’re still working every day to build the next great wonder.

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools, with leading global brands sold to homeowners and professionals.

Our leading brands include ClosetMaid®, AMES®, True Temper®, Razor-Back®, Jackson®, Southern Patio® and Harper®. We are a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF)      

WEBSITE: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/

Work Authorization 

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer  

The AMES Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by contacting Human Resources at 1-352-401-6396 or by sending an email to [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.