Manager of Safety, Security, & Medical - Barron, WI
About The Position
The Manager of Safety, Security, & Medical leads safety and health efforts at Hormel Foods’ Barron Plant, with the goal of building a culture of safety ownership, proactively eliminating hazards, and achieving zero injuries. The role is accountable for plant safety and health programs, medical services, safety training, recordkeeping, and plant security. The manager works with salaried and hourly employees to develop and maintain programs aligned with Hormel Foods corporate policies and OSHA standards, and supports the People Safety vision of Hormel Production Systems (HPS). The position oversees the onsite medical department and outside security company, leads the Safety Taskforce, manages training solutions and their effectiveness, and coaches others to become effective trainers. It also focuses on minimizing workers’ compensation costs through effective medical services and relationships with local medical professionals, while maintaining positive relations with team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent safety or supervisor experience.
- Demonstrated employee-relations skills.
- Strong pattern of initiative, achievement, and leadership.
- Track record of driving results by inspiring others.
- Proven problem-solving, decision-making, persuasive, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
- Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills.
- Successful salaried experience as a Safety Manager or in a similar position.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Barron Plant’s efforts to create a culture of safety ownership, proactively identify and eliminate hazards, and pursue the goal of zero injuries.
- Be accountable for plant safety and health programs, medical services, safety training, recordkeeping, and plant security.
- Work with salaried and hourly employees to design, develop, implement, and maintain safety and health programs that meet Hormel Foods Corporate Safety Policies and OSHA standards.
- Support the People Safety vision of Hormel Production Systems by guiding, motivating, and supporting plant personnel in safety accountability.
- Promote safety ownership and accountability at every level and challenge the plant to continuously improve.
- Minimize workers’ compensation costs by managing medical services effectively and establishing effective working relationships with local medical professionals.
- Oversee the onsite medical department and ensure proper reporting and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Oversee the outside security company and all aspects of the security program to help ensure the plant and grounds are safe and secure.
- Lead the Safety Taskforce.
- Maintain positive relations with team members.
- Oversee the development and delivery of training solutions and monitor their effectiveness, including serving as a site champion for the Alchemy system.
- Coach and guide others to become effective trainers of safety and security information.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Discretionary annual merit increases.
- Bonuses.
- Profit sharing.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Paid vacation.
- Free two-year community or technical college tuition for children of employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
