Senior Safety Manager

Looking for a steady full-time job with great benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow?

Cooper Farms is hiring a Senior Safety Manager for our operations across Mercer & Darke County, OH.

The primary goal of this position is to oversee the implementation of safety programs across multiple facilities and act as a liaison between the Corporate Safety Manager and safety departments.

Since 1938, Cooper Farms has grown into a diverse food company producing turkeys, hogs, eggs, and delicious ready-to-cook and fully cooked turkey, ham, and chicken products. We are committed to teamwork, respect, and helping our team members build successful futures.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: Commensurate with experience (Salary)
• Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
• Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday

What You'll Do

• Support safety departments to establish and implement safety programs to ensure a safe workplace for all team members
• Work to standardize safety programs across facilities assigned to create a more effective and efficient company safety program
• Monitor the effectiveness of all safety programs and make recommendations or implement necessary changes
• Responsible for the leadership and providing guidance to the safety departments.
• Maintain OSHA compliance in all areas related to safety across facilities
• Work with the Occupational Health Nurse, supervisors, and managers in identifying, addressing and eliminating all safety-related concerns and hazards
• Maintain an active role in product safety, legality, and quality systems
• Coordinate contractor qualification requirements and assure proper training is conducted for contractors and vendors

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Safety, or related field and/or no less than 3 years’ experience in a safety position in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to safely lead a team to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of safety specifications and practices, production goals, and scheduling needs are a necessity
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels to strive towards continuous improvement is a must in this position.
• Must be self-directed and able to learn documentation programs independently
• Must be detail-oriented, able to accomplish tasks through the cooperation of other people and be experienced in some type of document control system
• The candidate must have knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety requirements or the commitment to take the necessary training in a timely manner.

Why Cooper Farms?

• Generous paid vacation at hire
• 6 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
• Paid weekly
• Same-day pay available
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• FREE healthcare clinics
• 401(k) plan with company match
• $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products

…and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company. Apply today to learn what “More Than A Workplace” really means!

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