Safety Manager

Where Your Career Becomes Family About West Liberty Foods Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers. West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we're right in your backyard. Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family! Opportunity Overview Position Detail Information Job Title Safety Manager Location West Liberty, IA Shift 1st Annual Salary Range $75,733 - $95,000 depending on experience Shift Premium None Job Summary Safety Manager is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of Health, Safety and Security policies while complying with OSHA and EPA standards. The Safety Manager will provide leadership and guidance through change management and enhancing a culture of safety awareness. Key Responsibilities Implement and develop procedures with management that effectively identify and control hazards to prevent injury. Develops and implements safety programs, processes, and procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Aides in the development of new managers in the organization in areas of safety and health and drives change as needed. Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of incidents and metrics to appropriate governmental agencies and risk management personnel. Monitors accident trends to target areas of deficiency and makes recommendations to prevent future occurrences. Coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring and identifies potential overexposures. Assist in conducting training for team members, supervisors, and sub-contractors as needed. Assist in conducting incident investigations and completing recordkeeping requirements. Stay abreast of state and federal laws and regulation that impact general industry and construction. Responsible for Workers' Compensation programs including injury management and oversight of Health Services. Managing costs for the department. Monitors daily activities to ensure a safe work environment, through training, audits, inspections, and enforcement. Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of safety. Lead internal teams, safety related activities and projects. Partner with all departments, management and team members to promote safety. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Job Requirements Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role/field is preferred including supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Age:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.

Certification:

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is a plus. Basic First Aid Certification, EMT License is preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent preferred.

Skills:

Extensive knowledge of OSHA and other applicable Federal and STate legislations. Knowledge of Workers' Compensation is preferred. Ability to lead a team of resourceful and skilled team members. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Basic computer skills including Google Suite products. Ability to problem solve. Must be dependable and be able to work well with others. Requires good customer service skills. Must be able to work with limited supervision. Knowledge of timekeeping systems is a plus. Coaching and performance management experience is preferred.

Flexibility:

Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment of continuous change and challenges.

Compliance:

Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

The following benefits are available:

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage Paid Time Off Life Insurance Short Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Educational Assistance Program Discount Benefits Additional Voluntary Benefits To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

Shift:

First