Safety Manager

Essential Functions

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Safety Manager will:

Policy Development and Implementation

• Ensure implementation and compliance with the Company’s IIPP and other EHS/safety policies.
• Draft and revise safety policies as needed and oversee distribution to applicable employees and contractors.
• Develop and implement an annual safety action plan and master training schedule.

Training Development and Delivery

• Develop and deliver ongoing and effective safety training for contractors and employees.
• Serve as management trainer — teach and hold managers accountable for safety training and consulting with their employees.
• Develop Tailgate Training curriculum specific to injury/near-miss trends.

Management Consultant and Business Partner

• Provide guidance to management on matters relating to safety policies and procedures.
• Lead the management Safety/Workers’ Compensation claim review committee.
• Participate on the employee safety committees and serve as a point of reference and coach.
• Ensure all certifications are maintained properly and recorded accordingly.

Safety Audits and Inspections

• Conduct regular, comprehensive on-site safety assessments and monitor corrective actions taken.

Safety Incentive Management

• Develop and administer an effective Safety Incentive Program.

Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Assistance

• Train managers and supervisors on how to perform effective and complete investigations.
• Assist with root cause analysis.
• Review investigations to determine if proper corrective action was taken.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure resolution.

Process Improvement, Hazard Identification and Mitigation

• Coordinate and facilitate IH Sampling and Hearing Conservation testing.
• Identify hazards and develop/update JSAs for all roles.
• Work with front-line supervisors to ensure that employees are trained on the hazards associated with their role.
• Help develop effective engineering and behavioral controls to reduce workplace hazards and injuries.
• Identify and encourage process improvement.

Workers’ Compensation Claim Management

• Manage claims aggressively and consistently.
• Partner with Occupational Medicine clinics, claims adjusters, managers, the Occupational Nurse, and employees for an expedient return to work and effective, expedient course of treatment.

Administration

• Oversee training and compliance tracking and recordkeeping, including OSHA log maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA-specific and general industry regulations, along with other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Prepare reports and metrics for management as needed.

DOT Compliance

• Work with HR Generalist, Transport staff, and Branch Managers to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Manage and update DOT driver files.

Other Duties

• Other responsibilities as assigned related to Safety.

Qualifications

Mandatory Job Requirements

To be eligible for this position, an individual must possess the following requirements to perform the essential job functions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, with intermittent climbing, kneeling, bending, and reaching while conducting safety audits and inspections.
• Must be able to work in and around production, process, and outside storage areas, including exposure to noise, dust, gas, or fumes.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle to travel to multiple worksites within California; this position works within California only.
• Must be able to travel up to 30%.
• Must possess strong reading, writing, and basic-to-advanced mathematical skills.
• Must possess vision sufficient to work at a PC/monitor and review safety documentation, and hearing sufficient to communicate in operations and production environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and fulfill the other physical requirements of the position detailed in the “Physical Requirements” section.
• Must be able to contribute to a safe work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.

Minimum — Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5+ years safety/risk management experience, preferably in a manufacturing/food processing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and HAZMAT awareness.
• Highly customer-service oriented and a team player; enjoys coaching, training, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead, gain trust, and influence at all levels of an organization.
• Good judgment and problem-solving and decision-making skills; organized record keeper.
• Trustworthy self-starter who can work independently on highly detailed tasks and deliver accurate, timely results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel required; tech-savvy and able to learn new applications.
• Demonstrated organization and accuracy skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects/tasks with competing deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems, accept constructive feedback, and show flexibility should priorities and/or deadlines change.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence; able to build productive relationships across all levels of an organization.