Job Description:
Description We are hiring a Safety Manager, Full Time, Salaried position for our Council Bluff, IA plant location.
We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan. Relocation assistance available
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 the 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 Minimum 4 years' safety experience, preferably within the food processing industry
Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering, Business Administration or Physical Sciences; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education
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 utility 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 the 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.
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
The 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 Operations environment
Our Company, Your Opportunity:
Nearly 150 years ago, Gustavus Swift founded Swift & Company, which was strategically located in Chicago. He was a true pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry, including the introduction of the refrigerated railway car to more effectively transport meat to customers and consumers across the United States. This commitment to transformation mirrors that of Swift Prepared Foods today - a prepared foods company on a journey to realize the full potential of protein.
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 provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.
Swift Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Vet/Disabled
Required Skills 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 The 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
