CaptiveAire is the nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now provides a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. For over 40 years, we've led the industry with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.

CaptiveAire maintains a network of over 90 sales offices in the U.S. and Canada and six strategically located manufacturing plants in North Carolina, Iowa, Oklahoma, California, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Summary: This role will be working in a manufacturing facility and reporting to the Corporate Safety Manager. This position will be responsible for assisting in development and implementation of new safety projects and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Report to Corporate Safety Manager and perform tasks as directed with the highest level of transparency
• Assist in development and implementation of new safety projects and programs
• Develop and maintain all training programs and safeguards for new equipment/process
• Research and procure items needed for plant safety improvements
• Organize and maintain all new hire safety training and compliance acknowledgments
• Conduct and maintain all annual training, including forklift driving certifications, first-aid certifications, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) certifications, etc)
• Understand and reference all applicable OSHA regulations
• Ensure plant is OSHA compliant
• Familiarity with all other AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) is imperative to maintain applicable compliance (NFPA, ANSI, NEC, NIOSH, etc.)
• Enforce compliance of PPE and all other safe work practices to promote a positive and lasting Safety Culture
• Keep plant stocked with proper safety supplies and PPE
• Perform monthly plant safety audits and maintain all regulated frequent inspections
• Verify routine equipment inspections are properly conducted and compliance is maintained in all areas of the plant by all employees
• Ensure all safeguards are in place and working properly
• Ensure all workstations and tasks are free of hazards
• Conduct and report all incident investigations
• Determine root cause and corrective plans
• First Aid response and treatment for employee injuries
• Transport injured workers to seek medical treatment when needed
• Guide employees through the workers compensation process alongside plant HR
• Maintain records and facilitate all restrictions
• Accurate and concise record keeping of all safety related documents and processes
• Including but not limited to training records, SOPS, SDS, and OSHA abatement documents.

Qualifications:

• 0-5years experience
• 4 year or equivalent degree in mechanical or mechanical engineering technology, Fire Protection Safety Engineering technology etc.
• Self-starter and with solid communication
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Focus on process improvement and lean related principles (Kaizen, 5/6 S, 6 Sigma, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work standing for 8 - 10 hours at a time
• Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assembly
• Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment
• Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently

Benefits:

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days based upon tenure
• 401-K with employer match
• Optional medical
• Disability and life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Relocation Assistance

Salary:Competitive base salary + monthly bonus based on productivity and profits

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.