Safety Manager

San Benito Foods, a division of The Neil Jones Food Company,  located in Hollister, California is currently seeking a Safety Manager.  As a key member of the Management Team, the Safety Manager will develop safety programs, train and provide support in the areas of Safety, Environmental and Security, assuring we are in compliance with Federal and State regulations. A detailed job description is provided below for your reference. 

 

Job Purpose

To implement and manage Safety, Industrial Health, Environmental and Security services, programs and initiatives for employees at an assigned facility or facilities.  Provide Safety, Industrial Health, Environmental and Security consultation, advice, and leadership support to a facility.  Ensure Safety, Industrial Health,Environmental and Security objectives are met and deployments are leveraged effectively and consistently.

 

Key Responsibilities

· Provide consultation and services to plant leadership regarding Safety, Industrial Health, Environmental, and Security concerns, operations, and compliance issues

· Communicate goals and objectives of Safety Management System

· Coordinate activities of Site Central Safety Committee

· Implement Safety, Industrial Health, Environmental and Security  policies and procedures

· Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures.  Research and create program recommendations for assigned area of safety, industrial health, and fire prevention

· Develop, coordinate, and facilitate education and training on Safety, Industrial Health, Environmental and Security issues at the plant

· Monitor Safety record keeping compliance; conduct periodic inspections

· Coordinate and facilitate incident investigation and reporting process

· Coordinate hazard identification, elimination and reduction process

· Coordinate employee industrial health monitoring and testing

· Recruits, trains and manages individuals assigned to seasonal EMT crew

· Plans and conducts new and seasonal employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company safety goals.

· Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations

· Responsible for maintaining personal protective equipment inventory.

· Perform other duties as necessary

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Basic knowledge of Federal, State and local industrial health, safety, and environmental rules, regulations, and related strategies

· Working knowledge of safety policies & procedures and environmental programs

· Good written and oral communication skills

· Well-developed interpersonal skills

· Supervisory and management skills

· Strong organizational skills

· Ability to operate a computer and supporting software

· Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver safety education and training

· Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes

· Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to speak, read and write in both English and Spanish

 

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Safety and Health or related field preferred.

 

Experience:

· 5 years previous Safety and Industrial Health experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

· Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Office and Plant environment that may be subject to extreme temperatures with exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals.

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

To perform duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk and hear.  The employee will walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel 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, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

 

The Neil Jones Food Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer