Complex Health & Safety Manager

• →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
• →Participate in formal Health & Safety reviews of existing equipment modifications, new equipment purchases, and changes in site processes communicating issues to leadership
• →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
• →Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

• →This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies:  Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

• Bachelors’ 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

• 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.

• Follow and promote departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

• 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.