Regional Safety and Production Specialist

Classification:

Exempt

About Us:

We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It's our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We're seeking driven professionals with an ambition to grow within our company. We'd love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary:

The Safety and Production Specialist is a hybrid role that integrates expertise in safety management and production engineering to foster a safe and efficient working environment, supporting both employee well-being and operational excellence. The S&P Specialist ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, reduces risks, and enhances operational efficiency. The position involves designing safety training programs, analyzing workplace incidents, and optimizing production methods to increase productivity and reduce costs.
The S&P Specialist has oversight for Alsco operations in the following states: Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Tennessee. This role works closely with facility safety and production teams to help them succeed and deliver high impact results. Field support execution is the key component of this position, while developing leadership skills and results in continuous improvement, team problem solving, and project management.
Compensation: Competitive Salary; 15% bonus eligibility; full health and welfare benefits

Key Responsibilities:
* Set clear expectations, recognize success, and address performance needs.
* Utilize key performance indicators; lead with a sense of urgency to drive and positively impact safety, quality, cost and speed.
* Partner with Regional Manager and General Managers to develop, coach and train production management teams and build talent pipeline.
* Develop and sustain employee development and training programs to bolster capability.
* Provide concise, action-driven site summaries and guidance for locations and follow-up.

Safety:
* Develop and manage health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations.
* Monitor and evaluate the workplace for compliance with safety standards, identifying and addressing risks proactively.
* Design and implement safety training programs, including new employee orientation, emergency preparedness, hazardous material handling, and the use of protective equipment.
* Investigate workplace incidents, analyze root causes, and implement preventive measures to reduce accidents and occupational illnesses.
* Maintain accurate records of safety audits, training, and incident investigations, and provide reports to leadership.
* Provide oversight for safety compliance, conduct safety audits.

Production Process Improvement
* Plan, design, and implement methods to improve production processes, focusing on increasing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
* Review existing production methods, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions aligned with organizational goals.
* Ensure production processes comply with quality standards and approved methodologies.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes and ensure smooth operations.
* Monitor and evaluate production performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and sustain high productivity levels.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field.
* 5 years' experience in safety management and production engineering.
* Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety practices, and quality standards.
* Prior multi-location / multi-state experience.
* Lean manufacturing and safety certifications are pluses.
* Demonstrated experience of continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies
* Solid computer skills including MS Office.
* Analytical skills to evaluate processes and implement effective solutions.
* Excellent communication and leadership abilities to engage teams and drive change.

Office Location:
* Successful candidate must have the ability to work from home (must have a home office at their residence).

Travel Requirements:
* Regular travel throughout the region is required and is estimated at 50% to 75%.

Typical Environmental Conditions:
* Office and remote work at industrial facilities.
* Working in and out of branch locations.
* Operating vehicles on public roads.

Physical Requirements:
* Physical Demands/Requirements - sitting, grasping, driving, stooping, lifting up to 25 lbs, standing, walking, writing, speaking, hearing.
* Work within an industrial environment (heat, noise, dust)
* Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

Alsco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. At Alsco, diversity is the fabric of our success. As a family-owned and operated company, we prioritize future generations, making our commitment to inclusivity more than just a strategy for growth-it is about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Embracing diversity strengthens our company, enhances customer service, and builds a legacy of inclusivity, aligning with our vision to be the first choice in uniform, healthcare, linen, and facility services.

Updated: 12/13/2024