Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.


1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
Under general supervision this postions assists the Safety Supervisor with the organization and execution of the plant safety functions to include: Development and implementation of policies and procedures, safety orientation, plant inspections and tours, safety committee meetings, and safety training. Assists with the coordination of recommendations of outside health and safety consultants, and federal and state agencies.


2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

1) Assists with the development and maintenance of proactive safety programs to ensure a safe and injury free work environment for employees, including policies, OSHA Regulations and required training compliance, and ergonomics.
2) Assist with accident and near miss investigations and safety job audits for prevention of work-related injuries with department supervisors, managers, and directors.
3) Participates in and coordinates with the Safety Supervisor and the Training Manager, regarding new hire safety and health orientation, as well as other specified training programs.
4) With direction from the Safety Supervisor, acts as resource information person for the Maintenance department concerning health and safety issues.
5) Assists with the completion and maintenance of all Safety Data Sheets.
6) Assist with chemical/waste handling and management. Complete annual training.
7) Works in conjunction with the Safety Supervisor and Plant Environmentalist to make decisions and provide communication and training regarding environmental safety, health, and welfare and compliance with all state and federal agencies.
8) Assists the Safety Supervisor, Management and Supervision to implement and maintain compliance with PPE programs.
9) Assists with the completion of weekly, monthly and annual Safety and Environmental audits to the facility to include notification of department Supervisors and Managers of recommended corrective action.
10) Assists with the development, generation and distribution of monthly Safety reports and Safety hazard reports, including safety trend analysis, hours worked and accident tracking.
11) Assists the Chair of the Safety Committee.

Complementary Description

12) Under the direction of the Safety Supervisor, updates safety handbook as necessary.
13) Assists with the safety, health and welfare of the Company employees, also to include tools for management of Workers' Compensation.
14) Performs other duties as assigned.
15) Covid Administrator Collection/Data entries.

Job Requirements

3. Qualification Requirements:

A. Education & Qualification-
• Bachelor's degree in safety and health or related field or equivalent experience required.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• Additionally, three to five years' (3-5 years) experience in safety and health administration in an industrial setting.
• Must have knowledge of federal and state safety regulations (OSHA, EPA and TCEQ), as well as ergonomics, machine safety and environmental safety.
• Must have a thorough understanding of state Workers' Compensation laws.
• Preferred knowledge and experience with HIPPA compliance.

C. Professional Skills-
• Requires internet and intranet usage and e-mail / fax correspondence.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-
• Works under the direction of the Safety Supervisor with high level of confidentiality, professional standards and ethics.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and coordination skills in an office environment with in-depth familiarity to company rules and office procedures.
• Possess good grammar and communication skills with the ability to work under pressure, set priorities and handle confidential and sensitive company matters.
• Must be able to properly handle sensitive and confidential information and work well in a team-oriented environment.

E. Desirable Aspects-
• APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.
• CATIA V.5

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.