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 complexDevelop, implement and maintain effective systems, procedures, and training to achieve and maintain an accident free, injury free, and healthy workplaceLead execution of the site’s annual Safety and Health Plan, including development of expense and capital budgets needed to support these effortsManage and audit regulatory requirements, offer guidance and advice, and direct teams to correct any infractions; communicate resolutions to appropriate personnel/ agencies as requiredProvide guidance to Complex leaders through the consistent interpretation of Company policies and regulatory agency guidelinesManage 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 metLead incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plansParticipate in formal Health & Safety reviews of existing equipment modifications, new equipment purchases, and changes in site processes communicating issues to leadershipLead continuous improvement efforts in environmental, health and safety system management and support employee diligence in safety compliance in daily operationsPartner with facility leadership to develop site specific annual objectives for employee health, industrial hygiene, safety and workers compensation improvementsMentor, coach and train/cross-train employees, encouraging career development; provide consistent and timely feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvementPerform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will manage a staff comprised of Complex Nurses, Safety Specialists and Safety Technicians.This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies:  Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelors’ degree in Safety or Health Management, Industrial Hygiene or other related discipline from an accredited institutionA combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted for degreeSafety Professional certification preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum five (5) years’ relevant safety management/ compliance experience; experience within the food manufacturing industry preferredMinimum 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 achievementStrong leadership experience including successful conflict resolution, excellent interpersonal and influence management skills and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectivelyFunctional 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 documentsStrong 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 mannerProven track record in driving cultural change in Health & SafetyAbility 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 programsWear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work non-standard shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as neededAbility to travel throughout the facility as neededAbility to work in a cold, wet or hot, dusty environment as neededAbility to maintain necessary physicals for HAZMAT and respiratory PPE.
 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.