Job Description

Plant Safety Manager

Logansport, IN

Fulltime/Onsite

We are a leading supplier of fresh/frozen meat blends to both the wet and dry pet food industries. We are seeking a motivated individual to works with and through management to ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements by performing the following duties:

Safety

•Develop, coordinate and enforce the safety programs to achieve and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations

•Identify, develop and implement safety initiatives in support of business needs

•Develop and deliver safety training programs

•Coordinate the efforts in the development, implementation and facilitation of Safety Committees. Develop plans to improve “Safety Mentality” among our teams so every employee fully understands his/her role in ensuring a safe work environment

•Analyze and report safety performance metrics to Management on a weekly basis

•Conduct safety inspections, audits and hazard assessments in conjunction with applicable EHS programs and/or regulations

•Conducts post accident investigation and prepares report identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management

•Represents the corporation on all safety and environmental matters with OSHA or other government agencies. Maintains active relationship with outside organizations, such as fire departments and rescue teams to assure information exchange and mutual assistance if the need arises.

•Review accidents and incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct audits, reporting and managing the corrective actions. Develop plans to reduce the number of incidents/accidents in order to create a better work environment and obtain lower worker compensation insurance costs. Update management on potential major issues and plans to remedy such issues

Training Coordination

•Assists management in creating, designing and developing on the job training programs including visuals, documentation (SOP’s), guides, and references as needed

•Schedules and coordinates all classroom or floor training with managers and supervisors

•In cooperation with the Plant HR Manager, maintains management training tracking process, enters data, tracks completion and processes communication and certification to recipients, HR and management

•Monitors expected timeframes for completion of training by employee and ensures the timely completion of training within the defined parameters

•Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

•Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

•Adhere to attendance guidelines of the company at assigned work location

Bachelor’s degree and at least (2) years experience or equivalent education and/or experience in is required. Must also possess the following skills:

•Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, especially Excel)

•Analytical and problem solving skills

•High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through

•Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback

•Proficient verbal and written communication skills

•Safety training program development

•Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.

•Ability to work as a part of a team and treat coworkers with respect

•Hazardous Waste and OSHA experience training

•Proficient in presenting information in an easily understood manner

•Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment or in the meat processing industry is desired

•Valid driver’s license

•Certified Safety Professional or EHS certifications preferre

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