Health and Safety Manager

Pacific Coast Producers•Salem, OR

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced and talented Health and Safety Manager to join its team at its The Dalles, OR facilities. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. The Health and Safety Manager will be pivotal in promoting and ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance through the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive health and safety programs.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of relevant Health and Safety experience, including site remediation, with at least 2 years in management capacity.
Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Previous manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
Occupational Health and Safety Certification.
Knowledge of safety compliance.
A genuine enjoyment for working with people and a commitment to creating an approachable, supportive environment.
Highly detail oriented and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
A growth mindset and the desire to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team.
Experience in the food and/or beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion health and safety awareness across the facility by modeling safe behaviors and staying informed about the latest in environmental, health, and safety compliance, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
Develop and implement health and safety procedures, policies, and guidelines to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular inspections and audits to monitor compliance and identify potential risks.
Collaborate with employees and management to mitigate hazardous conditions and unsafe practices promptly.
Serve as the primary health and safety point of contact for third parties, including neighboring businesses, local councils, and regulatory bodies.
Support environmental compliance efforts related to NPDES, Process Risk Management Program (RMP), hazardous materials, and waste management.
Participate in incident investigations.
Prepare and present health and safety reports as requested.
Deliver health and safety training and participate actively in operational and committee meetings.
Facilitate emergency evacuation procedures and other safety drills.
Manage Respirator, Confine Space, Air Monitoring, Forklift Certification and other programs.
Undertake additional duties as required to support the facility’s Health and Safety objectives.

Benefits

Top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Retirement savings plan
Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
This position is eligible for our annual profit-sharing bonus program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us.
Retirement plans to support your long-term security.
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement.
Life and disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program.
Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.