SAFETY MANAGER

DescriptionPosition at JBS USASafety Manager Responsibilities: Ensure compliance to safety regulatory requirements as they relate to Permitting, Program review, Training, Inspections, Incident management and follow up, Recordkeeping, and Documentation control. Insure that plant is in compliance with all government and corporate safety standards.Act as the technical expert for safety, training, health, and ergonomics issuesPerform plant safety audits and inspections of personnel to assure compliance with program requirements.Handle all staff development as it relates to safety program requirements.Administer monthly group meetings and other specialized meetings as need dictates.Facilitate H&S drills including Fire & Evacuation Drills, Weather Drills, Hazmat Drills, LEPC & Fire Department drillsProvide incident and near-miss support including patient care and follow-up actions, investigation, tracking, and trending details for EH&S eventsReview all capital expenditure requests to assure safety and environmental concerns are addressed.Provide in-field Environmental, Health & Safety support for employees and provide hazard awareness directly to site employees.Responsible for working with the utility group to ensure compliance with OSHA process safety management (PSM) regulations as well as EPA risk management program (RMP) regulation. Participate in all government inspections dealing with Safety or Environmental agencies Conduct or participate in annual site compliance evaluation to include the development of an action plan to address gaps.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Safety Manager Work Environment: Food Manufacturing Operations environmentSafety Manager Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Minimum 4 years’ safety experience, preferably within the food processing industryBachelor’s Degree in Safety, Engineering, Business Administration or Physical Sciences; or an equivalent combination of related experience and educationCPR/First Aid TrainingNational Safety Council trainingConfined Space TrainingOSHA Training CoursesProgram, planning, and evaluation techniquesStatistical analysis skillsStrong written, verbal and computer skills are essential.Outstanding communication skills to lead and engage employees.A thorough understanding of lean manufacturing principles and leadership applications Benefits Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;401(k): eligible after 1st day of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting scheduleEOE/VETS/DISABILITY