Safety Manager

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety, the Safety Manager is responsible for managing plant safety programs to reduce accidents and ensure a safety focused culture for all associates and visitors while maintaining compliance with all Federal and State OSHA regulations. This position is also responsible for driving health and environmental initiatives at the plant level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Safety

• Coordinates location-wide safety activities in the areas of policy development, implementation, and maintenance of safety policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with OSHA.
• Partners with network Safety Team to implement or facilitate safety programs based on plant needs.
• Maintains the database of all reported incidents-recordable, near misses, first aid, etc.
• Performs internal accident investigations according to current policies and partners with HR Manager/Director to resolve any necessary corrective action.
• Reduces the number and severity of accidents through development and implementation of safety programs, OSHA compliance of equipment and associate behavior through awareness safety training.
• Promotes and reinforces a culture that reflects an attitude and value for the safety of all associates in partnership with facility managers and supervisors.
• Maintains a strong floor presence, actively seeking out opportunities to improve, providing guidance for trends and behaviors related to safety for all personnel.
• Partners with Human Resources to develop and implement effective safety training programs to ensure completion of required safety training, OSHA compliance and leadership training.
• Leads and facilitates monthly safety committee meetings and communicates findings to all levels of the plant. Monitor findings to ensure a corrective action has been implemented to avoid recurrence.
• Proactively conducts safety assessments & auditing of capital investments, new equipment, and manufacturing process changes.
• Ensures accurate and timely accident reporting for both OSHA and Company purposes. Completes department follow-up as needed to ensure timely completion.
• Audits programs and reports on all programs relating to loss prevention, safety and process documentation.
• Partners with Plant Director in the development of the annual safety strategic plan establishing goals, programs and measurements.

Health/Security

• Maintains professional internal working relationships as well as with state and federal OSHA agencies and acts as Company’s liaison with these organizations.
• Participates in all OSHA inspections including discussions with OSHA regarding final citation language, abatement requirements and dates as well as related penalties.
• Completes internal audits for OSHA compliance and assists with development of abatement recommendations as required.
• Owns site security program to ensure associate safety and protection of company property. and partners with Maintenance and IT for assistance.
• Partners with Human Resources to coordinate the administration of the Workers’ Compensation programs to ensure effective case management. Partners with HR to establish and maintain a relationship with local Occupational Health Clinic.
• Identifies risks through Job Safety Analysis of all departmental positions, equipment and new Personal Protective Equipment within the plant to mitigate risks.
• Maintains Personal Protective Equipment inventory and purchases (boots, safety shoe program, safety glasses) and other PPE as deemed necessary.
• Maintains relationships with vendors for medical devices and supplies.
• Partners with management team to ensure enforcement of programs and problem correction.Assists management with the coordination of Company industrial hygiene programs to ensure compliance and necessary training.

Environmental

• Gather data and maintain records necessary to comply with relevant environmental laws and regulations.
• Partner with management team to drive environmental compliance and projects to reduce company’s carbon footprint.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental safety, occupational safety, and health, or a related field and at least five years of relevant work experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State OSHA regulations and compliance procedures.
• Knowledge of plant Health and Safety compliance and training programs.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and processes while partnering with corporate and facility management groups.
• Ability to work effectively with associates at all levels within the organization.

Benefits:

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

• Robust Health & Welfare Benefits Package
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• DailyPay – Access Earned Pay Sooner

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit for more information.