Posted: June 2, 2025
Safety Instructor – Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI
A complete instructor job description outlining essential expectations, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities of all instructors at CVTC can be viewed at: Instructor Job Description.
Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial Safety or related field, master’s degree in Industrial Safety or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience in industrial safety, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to date of hire. One year (2,000 hours) of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the applicant has at least 2 years of post−secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years prior to date of hire.
- The ideal candidate will have certifications in one or more of the following areas: American Red Cross CPR/AED, American Heart Association CPR/AED, OSHA 10/30 hour Authorized Instructor, MSHA (Miner Safety), Forklift, Hazwoper, First Responder and Confined Space.
- Other certifications of consideration include: environmental safety certifications, healthcare industry certifications, Department of Transportation certifications, Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
- Prior teaching or training experience.
- This position may include teaching online and requires expertise in integrating technology.
- Supervisory experience with managing industrial safety preferred.
- Experience with quality improvement processes preferred.
- Qualified per CVTC requirements at time of, and throughout, employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) standards, and/or other job specific licensing standards.
In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.
How To Apply
Deadline to apply: June 22, 2025
https://careers-cvtc.icims.com/jobs/1988/safety-instructor—workforce-solutions-%26-continuing-education/job
Posted: April 21
Safety Manager
Clausen Quality Chocolate, Watertown, WI
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of environmental health and safety programs at all CQC locations to ensure a safe work environment and assure compliance with safety standards. Tactically execute site specific safety programs for CQC’s Watertown Facility.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Site Safety Lead for Watertown facility.
- Develops and maintains safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines. Manage the process to review policies on a yearly basis.
- Assists with accident investigation, ensures completion of the accident report paperwork and follow-ups, as necessary. Develops and implements accident data analysis and recurrence prevention programs and procedures.
- Conducts and coordinates on-site reviews and audits of CQC’s Watertown facility, as well as on-site audits of construction and capital activity.
- Monitors all current safety-related information on regulations and requirements via outside resources.
- Leads Safety Steering Committee meetings. Develop an agenda for regular meetings and completes any follow-ups.
- Mentors and professionally develop Site Safety Leads at other CQC locations. This includes skills gap assessment and training.
- Acts as a liaison between the Safety Steering Committee and the Plant Safety Champions.
- Assists with hands-on safety training across CQC facilities including LOTO, Confined Space, First Aid with CPR and Bloodborne Pathogen.
- Develops safety training presentations, ensuring the training meets OSHA requirements and are consistent with our policies. This includes Safety Champion training, new employee training, contractor training, supervisor- or department-specific training, and employee training. Coordinates with third-party vendors for specialized safety training.
- Organize and maintain the safety intranet site to ensure ease of use.
- Performs PPE assessments and recommends required PPE.
- Leads safety assessments on an annual basis, or as needed, which includes hazards, fall protection, machine guarding, PPE, etc.
- Manages the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) inventory, hot work permits, confined space permits, and hands-on certifications, including periodic audits to ensure all are up to date.
- Works with maintenance and engineering to ensure that existing equipment is maintained and conditioned for safe operation. Ensures safety specific maintenance PM’s (eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, AEDs, etc.) are completed as required.
- Works with maintenance and engineering regarding new equipment to ensure it is OSHA compliant and ergonomically correct.
- Investigate and evaluate new safety equipment or work practices to make the workplace safer.
- Advises the engineering group on safety-related design issues with equipment, processes, and facilities.
- Oversees and manages the contractor safety program. Ensure contractors follow our standards and ensures appropriate paperwork is completed.
- Travel to our other work locations as needed.
- Perform all tasks assigned by the supervisor, while following all company, safety, and quality policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular attendance at work.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (in Engineering, Applied or Basic Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field) with a minimum of 3 year of experience leading and enforcing safety in a manufacturing environment, or if no degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience leading and enforcing safety in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a food manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and policy implementation
- Broad knowledge and experience with manufacturing and engineering
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Must have acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license
- Work near allergens, such as peanut, tree nuts, dairy, and soy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and decision-making abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Honesty and integrity
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
How to Apply, Please visit www.CQC.com/Careers
Posted: April 17
EHS Manager
Clack Corporation – Windsor, WI
Maintain Clack Corporation’s safety and health programs at all locations in accordance with local, state and federal laws. Coordinate safety and health efforts to allow Clack to provide a safe work environment for all employees & visitors.
Duties & Responsibilities
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Maintain local, state and federal compliance (OSHA, DOT, DNR, EPA, DHS, and State of Wisconsin) for required written safety programs, training, audits and documentation including but not limited to:
- Coordinate Safety Committee for overall effectiveness. Serves as advisory member.
- Research and purchase necessary first aid and safety equipment (PPE) as needed.
- Conducts and coordinate facility inspections, audits work practices and ensures that corrective action is initiated by the area accountable for the safety/health problem.
- Assign priorities and planning to improve safety in operations while minimizing the interference with the functional integrity, intended purposes, or efficiency of the equipment, process or procedures that posed the initial safety hazard.
- Assign priority to work orders dealing with safety related improvements.
- Keep abreast of EPA, DNR, DOT, DHS, and OSHA safety regulations, standards, and best practices applicable to Clack Corporation.
- Conduct the safety training for new hire orientation.
- Trains, counsels and advises staff on all safety issues as necessary.
- Act as main contact with inspectors, insurance carriers, government agencies, outside consultants, etc. conducting safety, fire and physical audits. Assist management with interpretation and compliance with building and equipment code requirements.
- Coordinate all in-house and third-party monitoring and industrial hygiene activity.
- Investigates incidents of injury/illness and unsafe working conditions and root causes.
- Compiles and reports on related data statistical data to help identify opportunities for safety related improvements.
- Manage Workers Compensation Program
- Claim Initiation
- Claim Status and Strategy to Resolution
- Return to Work Program
- Modified Light duty
- Premium and experience modifier Review
- Provide direct assistance with the enforcement of the company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, or equivalent work experience.
- Working knowledge of safety codes, OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, and State of Wisconsin health regulations, etc.
- Working or advanced knowledge or experience in workers compensation.
- Five to seven years of safety experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Excellent communication skills, different levels of education with staff, vendors, visitors, etc.
- Demonstrated training skills and abilities along with designing curriculum and teaching aides.
- Strong interpersonal and group presentation skills required. This position will require the qualified candidate to conduct group discussions/presentations/training programs; influence and provide leadership throughout the organization.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrate professional leadership.
- CPR/First Aid/AED training and OSHA 10/30 Construction trainer desired.
- Professional Certifications (CSP,ASP, CHST, CUSP) preferred.
- Proficient with computers; Word, Excel, etc.
- May require long periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume to stanek@clackcorp.com or apply on our website www.clackcorp.com
TO POST AN OPENING
Please email job overview, in word format, to Barb Deans. Your posting will remain on our site for 6-8 weeks, unless a specific deadline is included. If you have questions, please contact the Wisconsin Safety Council at 608.661.6914. This service is free.
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