Safety Manager

Position Description: The Safety Manager performs functions to execute all aspects of the safety programs, including but not limited to development, implementation, compliance, training, and reporting for South Chicago Packing LLC. Primary Responsibilities:Ensures that operations are executed in compliance with all safety and regulatory requirementsBuilds capability of site resources to support implementation of EHS programsAdministers all aspects of the safety programs that empower employee participation in all areas of the organizationDevelops safety and environmental risk assessments and develops/implements appropriate controlsConducts hazard analysis for any new product or processMaintains hazard analysis and risk assessment records in accordance with all regulatory and customer requirementsCoordinates safety audit processes with direction from corporate and plant safety managementPrepares, maintains, and submits all required safety reportsSupports management coordination with outside local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and company vendors associated with safety and environmental programsParticipates in the incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans and track completion of corrective actionsSupports contractor safety program by being involved with the record management and interfacing with contractors to ensure complianceParticipates as team member to ensure all aspects of the PSM program are up to date and in complianceResearches and communicates worker safety rules and regulations to appropriate management personnelCreates and/or updates internal safety and environmental policies as neededFacilitates/supports safety committees and regular safety meetings company wideResponsible for safety communication throughout the facility through various methods of transmittanceTrains, coaches, and counsels staff members, as necessary, on regulatory compliance and safety awarenessOversees facility security and needsPerforms other functions as assigned Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:Not applicable Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Human Safety related fieldKnowledgeable of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements for OSHA and PSM programsExcellent problem solving, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skillsStrong communication skills, both written and oralEffective procedural writingAble to develop policies and demonstrate hazard recognitionStrong training and coaching skillsProficient with various computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office Preferred Requirements:Bilingual (English/Spanish)Servant-Leadership Style of Management Competencies:Forward Thinking: The ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of a situation and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.Communication: The ability to give and gather information and actively manage the communication process by asking questions, conveying complex information in plain language, listening and considering others' views, state own views clearly and concisely, and address conflict in a professional and productive manner.Project Management: Able to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria.Action Orientation: Maintaining a sense of urgency to complete a task. Seeks information rather than waiting for it.Analytical Thinking: The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic sequential approach. Benefits for this role include: Medical, vision, dental, discretionary bonus up to 12% (50% personal performance based & 50% company performance), 401(k) with matching up to a max of 4% and 120 hours PTO in the 1st 12 months.