When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We’re not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It’s in our DNA. We’ve turned a family recipe into the world’s largest meat snack business, that’s still proudly family owned and operated. We’re a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo. At Jack Link’s Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground, to realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us? Join the team, make a difference, be part of something bigger. Link Snacks, Ink (“Jack Link’s”) is the #1 Meat Snack brand in the U.S. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Link Snacks is a family-owned and operated company that represents a heritage of quality, safety and innovation. The company is made up of passionate team members who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products. Sold in more than 40 countries, the Link Snacks’ family of companies owns a portfolio of brands that includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, MATADOR®, BiFi®, and Peperami®. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY  The Safety Manager is responsible for working with all team members in the organization to develop and maintain a world class safety organization, where safety is highly valued and safe behaviors are consistently applied, including all company injury prevention activities, general awareness campaigns, OSHA required compliance programs and other behavioral based safety programs as required.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:  + Work with location management to implement all aspects of the company safety program ​ + Ensure compliance with all OSHA and other Federal, State and Local safety rules and regulations ​ + Conduct hazard analysis, compliance and safety audits ​ + Create strategies that build awareness and create engagement around safety ​ + Support and educate department managers, supervisors and leads on safety topics so they are able to coach their respective departments on safe work practices ​ + Assist Corporate Safety Director with implementation of company-wide safety programs ​ + Work with managers and supervisors to conduct safety incident investigations ​ + Develop and sustain an effective safety committee ​ + Attend training and seminars on current Health and Safety regulations and Programs ​​  + Manage locations workers compensation cases ​ + Work with local clinics to coordinate return to work and light duty  + Assist human resources, supervisors and managers with team member counseling/coaching and discipline related to unsafe acts ​ + Provide the resources, education and tools to empower leads, supervisors and managers to take responsibility for safety ​ + Develop or prepare safety work rules, policies, procedures, etc.   + Suggest improvements to existing programs; continuously improve the quality of all support activities ​ + Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary. ​ REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  Required Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety or related degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.    Required Experience:  + 5+ years of safety management experience  Preferred:  + Experience with a Safety or Risk Management Information System is desirable. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.   + Working knowledge of environmental regulations  + Experience with workers compensation claims management.    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  Required Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety or related degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.    Required Experience:  + 5+ years of safety management experience  Preferred:  + Experience with a Safety or Risk Management Information System is desirable. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.   + Working knowledge of environmental regulations  + Experience with workers compensation claims management.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. E-Verify Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515). All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.