Complex Health & Safety Manager
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Complex Safety & Health Manager establishes, promotes, and oversees the health and safety programs for assigned poultry processing complex which includes the poultry processing plant, feed mill and hatchery. This role provides guidance and policy/ regulation interpretation to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other state and federal agency regulations for assigned location.
Responsibilities And Tasks
Direct and oversee all activities surrounding, health, and employee/ occupational safety programs through direct involvement or by directing the activities of a professional/ para-professional staff to ensure Company compliance with all internal policies, regulatory guidelines, and federal, state and local legal requirements for assigned complex
Develop, implement and maintain effective systems, procedures, and training to achieve and maintain an accident free, injury free, and healthy workplace
Lead execution of the site’s annual Safety and Health Plan, including development of expense and capital budgets needed to support these efforts
Manage and audit regulatory requirements, offer guidance and advice, and direct teams to correct any infractions; communicate resolutions to appropriate personnel/ agencies as required
Provide guidance to Complex leaders through the consistent interpretation of Company policies and regulatory agency guidelines
Manage complex permits to ensure that required regulatory permits are acquired, reports are submitted in a timely manner to regulatory agencies, and any site permit conditions (e.g. sampling, recordkeeping) are met
Lead incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans
Lead continuous improvement efforts in environmental, health and safety system management and support employee diligence in safety compliance in daily operations
Partner with facility leadership to develop site specific annual objectives for employee health, industrial hygiene, safety and workers compensation improvements
Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees, encouraging career development; provide consistent and timely feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
Supervisor Responsibilities
Manage a staff comprised of Complex Nurses, Safety Specialists and Safety Technicians
Manage direct reports with the ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals toward goal achievement
Strong leadership experience including successful conflict resolution, excellent interpersonal and influence management skills and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
Education And Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Health Management, Industrial Hygiene or other related discipline from an accredited institution
A combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted for degree
Safety Professional certification preferred
Experience And Skills
Minimum five (5) years’ relevant safety management/ compliance experience; experience within the food manufacturing industry preferred
Minimum three (3) years’ demonstrated experience managing direct reports with the ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals toward goal achievement
Strong leadership experience including successful conflict resolution, excellent interpersonal and influence management skills and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
Functional Health & Safety Knowledge in regulatory requirements, safety technical aspects (industrial hygiene, & emergency management), risk management, behavior-based safety, training, auditing / program review, DOT, Homeland Security Risk Management Plan, regulatory agency enforcement, Safety vendor assessment for PPE
General business knowledge required
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply company and outside agencies’ rules, regulations, laws, and business and technical documents
Strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and written, with all levels of the organization and with external organizations and customers in a timely and professional manner
Proven track record in driving cultural change in Health & Safety
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks. While not losing site on the big picture
Total regulatory compliance complex wide
This is paced by the corporate safety audit
Safety Requirements
Follow and promote departmental and company safety policies and programs
Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory
Physical Requirements
Ability to work non-standard shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Ability to travel throughout the facility as needed
Ability to work in a cold, wet or hot, dusty environment as needed
Ability to maintain necessary physicals for HAZMAT and respiratory PPE