Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of safety including compliance initiatives, training development, risk assessment, reporting, etc.
• Develop, utilize and monitor site safety and environmental resources to assure success.
• Develop and maintain training programs and a safety culture that promotes a workplace free of injuries, i.e. emergency response, qualified electrical, PSM, respiratory protection, etc.
• Evaluate utilization of corporate training process and material in conjunction with local needs.
• Develop and coordinate plan to update and maintain all plant training including work instructions and condition sheets.
• Work closely with Director of Environmental Health and Safety to implement company initiative and to lead change.
• Perform hazard analysis within plant location and assists plant management teams in the development and execution of action plans for the improvement of safety and environmental performance.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Comply with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety or Industrial Hygiene or similar field
• 3-5 years of plant experience in related industry / manufacturing environment