Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Location: Salem, MA, US, 01970Segment: Quality & RegulatoryRich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.Purpose StatementThis Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for managing and directing occupational safety compliance, environmental compliance, workers' compensation compliance, training programs and occupational health issues affecting manufacturing associates at the manufacturing plant level. This position is the direct interface between associate safety activity and management teams.The EH&S Specialist will:Develop and build strong professional relationships with plant management teams functioning as their subject-matter expert in all areas of safety and environmental compliance. Travel requirement approximately 10 %.Be a local subject-matter expert on all safety or environmental related issues, providing direction to plant teams.Develop and implement site-specific policies and procedures within corporate guidelines for assigned locations.Conduct safety and health audits of facilities to evaluate compliance and identify areas of focus, communicating results to plant teams and corporate resources.Assist/direct local plant activities to ensure regulatory compliance.Provide training and/or training materials to associates/team leaders on all regulated programs, documenting and tracking training compliance. Ability to access, understand and administer safety training materials to supervisors, associates and management team.Lead the accident investigation team utilizing root-cause analysis techniques.Manage plant WC program and corridor of care program.Proficient knowledge of OSHA's Recordkeeping Standard 29 CFR 1904, accident reports, 300 log & form 301, keeping logs up to date and maintaining five prior years of documentation.Conduct area safety inspections alone or with a group.Participate with teams to develop corrective actions for recognized hazardous conditions.Interact effectively with medical clinics, nurse case managers and carrier representatives concerning medical restrictions.Complete monthly reports and inspections, then communicate effectively.Any other duties assigned by manager.Provide direction on waste minimization techniques through recycling/sustainability programs to ensure environmental compliance is maintained.Establish, direct and chair plant safety committees and their activities.Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field preferred or a combination of associate's degree and related experience.Knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations applicable to general industry/construction.Knowledge of industrial hygiene, labor relations, loss control, basic engineering principles.Knowledge of state-specific workers' compensation law/regulations.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting workload requirements.LI-BE2OPS123COMPENSATIONIn accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.Annual Range/Hourly Rate$77,475.65 – $104,820.00Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's") are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other federal or state legally protected class. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or otherwise participating in the application process.BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That's why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:Competitive compensationPaid time offParental leaveFamily planning supportAssociate resource groupsVolunteering & community impact opportunitiesHoliday gatheringsIn-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!Because in the company of family, all things are possible.J-18808-Ljbffr