Safety Manager

Job Title: Safety ManagerOur Company, Your Opportunity:Nearly 150 years ago, Gustavus Swift founded Swift & Company. He was a true pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry. This commitment to transformation mirrors that of Swift Prepared Foods today. Swift Prepared Foods (formerly Plumrose USA) is the prepared foods arm of JBS USA, one of the world’s largest meat companies. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.Our Mission:To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.Our Values:Scope of Position:Safety Manager is responsible for assurance of regulatory compliance to safety and environmental requirements to include: permitting, program review, training, inspections, incident management and follow up, workers’ compensation oversight, recordkeeping, and documentation control. In addition, the position has responsibility for annual site safety plan and development of the plant safety culture.Responsibilities:Ensure compliance to safety and environmental regulatory requirements as they relate to: Permitting, Program review, Training, Inspections, Incident management and follow up, workers’ compensation oversight, Recordkeeping and Documentation control

Act as the technical expert for safety, training, health and ergonomics issues

Perform plant safety audits and inspections of personnel to assure compliance with program requirements

Handle all staff development as it relates to safety and environmental program requirements

Administer monthly group meetings and other specialized meetings as need dictates

Facilitate H&S drills including: Fire & Evacuation Drills, Weather Drills, Hazmat Drills, LEPC & Fire Department drills

Provide incident and near miss support including patient care and follow-up actions, investigation, tracking and trending details for EH&S events

Review all capital expenditure requests to assure safety and environmental concerns are addressed

Provide in-field Environmental Health & Safety support for employees and provide hazard awareness directly to site employees

Responsible for working with utilities group to ensure compliance with OSHA process safety management (PSM) regulations as well as EPA risk management program (RMP) regulation

Participate in all government inspections dealing with Safety or Environmental agencies

Conduct or participate in annual site compliance evaluation to include development of an action plan to address gaps

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.Skills and Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Minimum 4 years’ safety experience, preferably within food processing industry

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Engineering, Business Administration or Physical Sciences; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Engineering, Business Administration or Physical Sciences; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education

CPR/First Aid Training

National Safety Council training

Confined Space Training

OSHA Training Courses

Program, planning and evaluation techniques

Statistical analysis skills

Strong written, verbal and computer skills are essential

Outstanding communication skills in order to lead and engage employees

A thorough understanding of lean manufacturing principles and leadership applications

Work Environment:

Food manufacturing environment

If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careersWe offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.Swift Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.EOE/Vets/Disability