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BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
Lead the efforts to implement and sustain safety process for Kubota. Assist with strategic plans that will reduce workplace injuries to include the installation and maintenance of a behavioral based safety system. Conduct daily, weekly and monthly departmental and facility audits to ensure the safest working environment for the company and the employees. Conduct and coordinate safety and related activities. Assist with safety and training recordkeeping and reporting.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES: This position does the following in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures and guidelines:

Ensure annual OSHA compliance to include reporting, contractor compliance, plan documentation, training and safety records.
Investigates both near miss and work-related injuries, prepares reports to include PDCA process corrective actions and communicates these.
Perform hazard analysis/abatement reviews.
Provide safety communications (postings, employee meetings, etc.).
PPE Management to include assessments, availability of supplies, vendor management and support.
Provide training support for all safety related topics.
Participate in government inspections from OSHA or other relevant agencies.
Other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Safety Management, or related field preferred:
In lieu of a degree at least 3 years of experience in a similar role within a similar industry required.
With a degree at least 1 year of experience in a similar safety role within a similar industry preferred.
Knowledge of the distribution and logistics industry.
Forklift and some powered equipment experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of OSHA general industry regulations.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Typical office environment.

DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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Safety Specialist