Regional Safety Supervisor

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, a Dover Company is a leader in the rail tank car valves and fittings industry. Our innovative rail products are manufactured and engineered for the safe and efficient loading, transporting, and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products.

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems.

OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW’s 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at  .

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments:
Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."

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Overview:
The Safety Supervisor provides technical environmental, safety and health support to manufacturing and administrative operations at the Midland facilities. Develops local safety and health programs following Corporate requirements. Creates safety objectives and coordinates safety training programs. M  onitors environmental, safety and health regulations and provides technical support to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities/

Essential Responsibilities:

Works directly with employees at all levels to foster a culture that recognizes safety as a priority
Promotes a safe working culture by developing and conducting ongoing review and evaluation of safety programs, policies, and procedures
Compiles and submits data for ongoing monthly, quarterly, annual reporting in a timely manner as well as ad hoc reporting when requested and in a timely manner
Provides guidance on matters regarding OSHA, ANSI, WC, and any/all other regulatory agencies and oversees and manages compliance with these agencies or programs
Ensure business units remain in compliance with federal, state, local and industry safety regulations
Compile checklists, instructions, documentation, and guidelines that promote safe working practices
Contact person for safety related questions, issues or concerns for employees, agencies, customers, etc
Follows up on incidents as necessary including incident investigation, root cause analysis, insurance, reporting, claims follow up, etc. in a timely manner
Maintains incident records according to OSHA and/or other regulatory agency guidelines
Preparation of safety plans, contingency plans, emergency action plans, site or project specific safety plans, etc. for facilities and/or work site locations as needed
Organize monthly safety committee meetings, follow up on relevant items as needed
Monitor, provide and remain in compliance with safety related information as requested or required by customers, contractors, vendors, etc
Monitor safety training for compliance and completion
Development of various leadership training and employee awareness programs as necessary
Hands on training as necessary
Assist with evaluation and selection of PPE as necessary
Assists with acquiring permits, submitting required reporting with regulatory agencies and field sales team as necessary
Regularly visit job sites and facilities f to ensure compliance and safe practices being followed
Responsible for all health and safety tasks, requirements and follow up
Support business operations as identified
Any other duties as assigned.

Desired Characteristics, Competence and Capabilities:
Significant Knowledge of US Environmental, Safety & Health laws (OSHA & EPA) required
Experience using, web-based Safety Management Systems (SMS), e.g. Enablon, Gensuite, or similar
Strong communication, presentation, training and facilitation, project management skills
Proficiency in LEAN and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principals

Qualifications/Requirements:

BS Safety Engineering, Safety Sciences or…