Safety Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Packaging Industries

The safety officer will monitor all workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies and government safety regulations.

Job Purpose Summary:

The safety officer will monitor all workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies and government safety regulations. The duties will include policy development, safety inspections, safety training and compliance with the Jamaica Factories Act and Occupational Safety & Health Administration, commonly known as OSHA. The incumbent is expected to utilize strong accounting knowledge, time management and effective problem solving skills.

Job Functions:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Auditing production procedures, keeping on the lookout for any unsafe behaviours or breaks in regulations
• Assessing risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operations in line with Jamaica Factories and Occupational Act of Jamaica
• Creating analytical reports of safety data
• Inspecting production equipment and processes to make sure they are safe
• Ordering repairs for unsafe and/or damaged equipment
• Focusing on prevention by keeping up with equipment maintenance and employee training
• Presenting safety principles to staff in meetings or lecture-type training sessions
• Participating in continuing education to update knowledge of health and safety protocols and techniques
• Determining whether the finished product is safe for customers
• Creating safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes
• Sharing information, suggestions, and observations with project leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the production team and the entire company
• Meeting company health and safety goals
• Investigating causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site
• Liaising with law enforcement and other investigators who are present at the time of a serious accident
• Finding the best way to prevent future accidents
• Reviewing and reporting on the staff's compliance with health and safety rules and recommending commendations or dismissal based on performance
• Operate at all times in compliance with JPI’s Quality Management System and Quality Policy
• Any other related task

Skills/Education

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Process/Industrial Engineer
• Knowledge in MS office suites and Accounting Software
• Knowledge of Jamaica Factories Act and OSHA
• Completion of task and meeting specified deadlines
• Consistency and accuracy in completion of duties assigned

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Very analytical
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team Player
• Information Management

Interested applicants may submit an application letter and resume to: careers@jamaicapackaging.com