Albany International

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety Manager Global MC is responsible for overseeing MC's organizational compliance with local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations, providing programs that ensure a safe workplace, implementing initiatives to prevent accidents, occupational diseases and exposure to long-term health risks (SIF). Act as a facilitator of Continuous Improvement for Safety to ensure improvement in the safe behavior of employees as well as ensuring the application of Safety Absolutes in all MC plants.

SAFETY AND PROCEDURES

• Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job.
• Use appropriate PPE that has been identified on the Hazard Analysis for the department/role.
• Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned.
• Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance to Albany International’s Business Ethics policy, Corporate policies and all site specific policies. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the existing safety culture within the MC organization.
• Drives best in Safety initiatives, ensuring that all programs and policies, which align with global MC standards, are being deployed at the site level.
• Continually monitor requirements and best practices from OSHA, corporate and other appropriate organizations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Work cooperatively with local Safety Coordinators and Plant Managers on Safety related issues.
• Support the creation of the JSA and ensure that the action plan is implemented and communicated between the MC sites in accordance with expectations.
• Supervising the risk management process for each piece of equipment and the actions taken to prevent it, and collaborating in the sharing of best practices.
• Ensure that Safety Absolute standards are applied at all MC sites.
• Oversee Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFS) by implementing actions to reduce risks, tracking exposures, ensuring the application of local action plans, and analyzing SIF observations globally.
• Ensure that Site Security Policies are updated and follow up on security requirements. Confirm annual assessments are completed.
• Keep safety data and metrics updated globally (safety data management) analyze and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee CI actions in Safety, including but not limited to: Updating the Global Safety A3 and ensuring that site A3 actions are aligned; Updating the safety slide of the Quarterly Report; Identify systemic issues and follow up actions; Following the 4-Step CI Process; Organize and share best practices; Lead the CI's safety initiatives; Ensure that CI routines are used to identify and act on safety opportunities with a sense of urgency.
• Support and coach local safety coordinators and plant managers in safety-related matters in order to comply with MC expectations and local legislation.
• Creates and deploys a global safety training and programs focused on safe employee behavior.
• Provides technical guidance to management regarding safety, health and environmental risk and presents appropriate risk mitigation options, including cost and risk analyses.
• Coordinates internal and external safety audits to assess facility compliance with MC expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Update and communicate MC Safety Policy