SAFETY MANAGER

Description

Position at Empire Packing

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to production personnel by maintaining a visible presence on the production floor.
• Ensure that all incidents are reported immediately.
• Takes the lead in the determining of the root causes of incidents and what corrective actions may be necessary in each case.
• Ensure that incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed and solutions are fully implemented.
• Coordinates and administers company safety programs to include, but not limited to, the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Emergency Action Plan & Evacuation Procedures, Hazard Communication, Forklift Safety, and Accident & Injury Response and Procedures.
• Develops a Site Safety Management Plan (SMP) to ensure a safe working environment for all company employees, contractors, visitors, and the community.
• Regularly audits the SMP for compliance and updates it to ensure alignment with laws and regulations.
• Provides appropriate onboarding and weekly/annual safety training to all employees.
• Posts safety announcements and guides on company-approved bulletin boards throughout the plant.
• Lead or assist with accident or near miss investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.  Ensure all accidents and near misses are reported and documented.
• Lead the safety committee, schedule safety committee meetings and detail focus areas and areas that have room for improvement. Ensure documented safety concerns are addressed.  
• Assist with Post Injury Management with Return-to-Work interactive process with injured employee(s), supervisor and HR Manager.
• Regularly reviews all applicable legislation and applicable standards to ensure company compliance.
• Informs management of any new legislative matters which could impact production.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment and practices, to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Keep up-to-date on all company safety policies, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Ensure that all safety equipment is properly maintained, inspected, calibrated and repaired or put out-of-service as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, or related field preferred but not required. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly desired.
• Minimum of 5 years of Health and Safety experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/manager experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Good math skills
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation 

As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• 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): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $79,417-107,213; 

• Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability 

 Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.