Expert Operational Safety

Job Description

• Independent participation in the design of workplaces, work processes and the working environment  
• Independent participation in the development/introduction of new work procedures/processes, taking into account occupational health and safety and accident prevention regulations  
• Carrying out safety-related inspections of operating systems, technical work equipment, work procedures and safety-related systems (e.g. sprinkler systems, extraction systems, fire extinguishers) 
• Transfer of legal provisions (occupational safety, accident prevention, equipment safety, chemicals law) to operational conditions and work towards their compliance, e.g. through workplace inspections, inspection and control of operating facilities, work processes/equipment/sites and personal protective equipment  
• Implementation of accident and damage investigations with regard to occupational safety and accident cause research and compilation of statistics 
• Record, evaluation and recording of accidents at work and develop proposals for measures to improve working conditions and eliminate hazards and deficiencies  
• Proactively promote safety-conscious behavior of employees through internal information seminars and notices as well as training/further education of safety officers, prepare and carry out internal audits as part of occupational health and safety management if necessary  
• Cooperation with HR, company doctor and works council in all questions of occupational safety and accident prevention  
• Cooperation with representatives of the trade inspectorate, fire supervision and the employers' liability insurance association (e.g. in the context of company / construction site inspections)  
• Participation in the definition of alarm and rescue equipment as well as in the development of fire protection organization and concepts  
• Participation in discussions with authorities, occupational safety events, exchange of experience and, if necessary, in expert committees (associations, authorities, ministries)  
• Preparation of activity reports (monthly/annual report), manage specialist literature/documentation in the safety-related field  
• Support of the operational safety management software (administration, user training, etc.)  
• Preparation of / participation in the occupational safety committee meetings Initiation and implementation of cost reduction and yield increase projects, management of such projects 
• Regular comparison and consolidation of the degree of target achievement per defined controlling unit (e.g. BU, PU, etc.) 

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing company  
• Expert knowledge in the fields of occupational safety (workplace design, analysis, occupational safety, accident prevention, etc.)  
• Experience in the application of an occupational safety management system according to DIN EN ISO 45001 (min. 2 years)   
• Experience in the organization and execution of audits.  
• Safe application of common IT systems  
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English  
• Knowledge of operational safety management software (e.g. Quentic) 

Additional Information

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