SAFETY MANAGER Position Available In Florence, South Carolina

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons depending on the needs of the Company.

• JOB SUMMARY

• The safety manager is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring compliance with policies and procedures governing safe and healthy working conditions and work practices.

This position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations related to safety, environmental, OSHA, industrial hygiene and oversight of all interfacing activities with personnel of the various regulatory agencies. Works directly with the director of safety to accomplish objectives.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The essential duties and responsibilities of this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• Participate in the hiring, training and motivation of appropriate personnel to ensure the accomplishment of the safety mission of the company; ensures that appropriate certifications are attained and maintained
• In conjunction with unit managers and safety personnel, establishes goals and objectives in the area of safety on an annual basis; monitors progress against goals on a continuing basis and makes appropriate changes as dictated
• Facilitates and ensures implementation of all safety training in all departments
• Oversees and coordinates all safety monitoring processes in all areas, such as noise and dust
• Ensures that all safety professionals remain current on the latest research in the field
• Ensures that all required record-keeping is current; makes periodic reports to the director of safety, and facility management on current performance and makes recommendations for correction where there are deficiencies
• Interfaces and cooperates with department Managers to support group objectives in the areas of safety and health; provides managers with all information requested to support performance against Group objectives
• In conjunction with the director of safety negotiates the purchase of outside services and products needed to support annual goals, as well as, to meet regulatory requirements
• Oversees the preparation and submittal of an annual budget for approval
• Works with operations management to develop solutions to safety problems, including engineering and policy solutions
• Proposes incentive programs to executive, managerial and supervisory personnel that reward safety
• Conducts regular safety audits of production, packaging, maintenance and distribution facilities
• Interfaces with industry associations and safety professionals; benchmarks safety performance with other industry safety professionals
• Coordinates, and oversees the environmental safety program, and documentation
• Oversees and implement the WC return to work program; assist with W/C case management with legal team when required
• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager in the preparedness of a well-trained HAZMAT response team.

• QUALIFICATIONS

• Position requires at least a bachelor’s degree in industrial safety and hygiene or related field. A graduate degree would be preferred
• Position requires at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a basic industry, preferably in the food manufacturing industry
• Prior management and supervisory experience is also required
• Bilingual preferred English/Spanish
• Must have good presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with operations management at all levels. Must also be able to interface effectively with manufacturing team members
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Must be knowledgeable in OSHA and other Regulatory Compliance Laws, to include PSM and the EPA RMP
• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP’s a plus
• Certification Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) a plus
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration processes.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyzed, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS and

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• The following are desired but not required: Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Certified Safety and Health Official Certificate (CSHO); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); OSHA Outreach 10 and 30 hour General Industry Trainer; and ASSE membership.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required.

• Definitions
• frequency of physical activity is based on hours/shift worked per day.
• Constant
• C•7 hours or moreInfrequent•I•1•2 hours/shiftFrequent•F•5•6 hours/shiftRare•R•Less than 1 hour/shiftOccasional•O•