Safety Manager
Responsibilities
- Oversee and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and work standards.
- Accountable for the consistent application of all safety policies and procedures in order to foster a positive work environment.
- Work with HR to implement any new policies and procedures.
- Partner with HR Manager and staff to improve employee relations in regards to safety.
- Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections of facilities to audit physical conditions and safe work practices including unsafe equipment.
- Comfortable with SOP’s and auditing as needed.
- Assist HR in managing all worker’s compensation, general liability, and automobile insurance claims. Partner with our insurance company to timely resolve all claims.
- Maintain records of employee and subcontractor safety violations.
- Manage and conduct monthly safety meetings. Attend monthly corporate safety meetings.
- Develop training modules and conduct safety training. Develop controls for identified hazards and coordinate the implementation of controls. Evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries.
- Responsible for record keeping and compliance for all OSHA, Federal, State, Local, legal and company related procedures, as well as implementation as required.
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve safety issues as they arise.
- Participate in vendor meetings, etc. as necessary.
- Recommend the purchase of safety equipment and supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
- Well versed federal and state regulations such as OSHA, FDA, DOT, Workers Comp regulations and compliance.
- Must demonstrate proficient PC skills. Must demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Must have great attention to detail.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must have own transportation.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include holidays and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional highly desired.
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management desired.
- OSHA authorized 10/30 trainer desired
- Fluent in Spanish highly desired.
- Food facility or processing plant experience and worked in a warehouse environment previously is a plus.
The statements made in any and all of the position postings are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, focused on the employment and advancement of all applicants and colleagues for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Stahlbush Island Farms is an equal opportunity employer, program auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.