Burnham Holdings, Inc. provides the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry with thermal and interior comfort solutions used in a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our group of subsidiaries is a market leader in the design, manufacturing and sales of boilers and related HVAC products and accessories, including furnaces, radiators, and air conditioning systems. We offer a broad line of high-value, energy efficient products sold under well-established brand names. Products are manufactured at company operated facilities in the East, South, and Midwestern United States.
We are seeking a Safety Manager to join our team! The Safety Manager will be responsible for the continuing development of the safety management systems of Burnham Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries. The Safety Manager will work in close collaboration with personnel at each subsidiary, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards. Additionally, the Safety Manager will also work with the Human Resources Team, and third-party professional resources, as appropriate. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, minimum of four years of experience, and extensive knowledge of OSHA and government safety regulations.
This is a full-time position primarily located in Lancaster, PA with travel once per quarter to Philadelphia, North Carolina, Indiana, and Ohio.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Ensures that each subsidiary’s Safety Manual (“Manual”), and safety policies and procedures, are followed by subsidiary plant personnel in compliance with the Manual and local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules, regulations and programs
Reviews each subsidiaries safety training requirements and makes recommendations while balancing OSHA compliance with Company training goals
Works with local subsidiary personnel and resources to determine safety training needs and conducts necessary training or coordinates with external resources to provide training
Ensures proper tracking at subsidiary of all training that is conducted and ensures any required renewals are completed in a timely manner
Inspects subsidiary facilities and equipment to evaluate compliance with Safety Manuals and Policies and Procedures; uncovers/detects existing or potential accident and health hazards; recommends corrective or preventative actions where needed. Communicates with subsidiary management and employees regarding compliance and proactive measures; recommends ways to reduce or eliminate the hazards
Compiles and submits to Subsidiary Management and to the Executive Team safety reports as required to maintain compliance with Company guidelines and local, state, or federal regulations
Performs analyses of accidents, incidents, near misses and illnesses to determine the cause of the injury or illness and develops accident prevention programs to promote safe work practices and reduce associated Workers Compensation expenses
Review accident trends and near miss reporting to identify necessary process improvements needed to continue to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and profitable operations
Act as a resource to research specific compliance and regulatory issues in support of business units
Develops and maintains timely and effective communication across subsidiaries including but not limited to accident/incident reviews, safety best practice bulletins, audit findings, etc.
Works with subsidiary personnel to develop and implement a broader new employee safety onboarding process
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Occupational Health & Safety or related field required
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred
Minimum 4 years of experience
Valid driver's license
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and ability to differentiate colors.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on your first day of employment
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan
12 paid holidays
Vacation time
75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
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