Plant Safety Manager

Lakeside Foods • MN

118d • $60,600 - $75,700

About The Position

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you. Join Our Safety Leadership Team! Are you looking for a rewarding career in safety management? Do you have a passion for creating a safe, productive and cohesive work environment? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our newly created Safety Manager position at Lakeside Foods, Brooten, MN. As a Safety Manager, you will be responsible for providing proactive leadership and expertise that promotes our safety culture, working closely with our Corporate Safety/Loss Control Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and prior experience implementing safety programs or 5 years of experience leading/implementing safety programs is required.
• Familiarity with laws, current practices and trends in the field of safety compliance.
• OSHA 10 Hour / OSHA 30 Hour, First Aid/CPR Certification a plus.
• Proven record of implementing safety programs and procedures.
• A strong commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State and local safety regulations regarding OSHA and state worker’s compensation laws.
• Lead incident analysis process/reporting and manage open claims closure.
• Conduct plant inspections, maintain all inspection records and ensure any unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions are immediately addressed.
• Organize and ensure initial and ongoing required/related safety training.
• Participate in new hire orientations.
• Budget, purchase and maintain Personal Protective Equipment.
• Build and maintain the location’s safety management system (SMS).
• Maintain and keep the OSHA 300 log up to date.
• Post required summary report and complete yearly electronic filing.
• Send in annual SARA title III report on hazardous chemicals stored on site.
• Ensure that the monthly safety numbers report and safety action correction plan is updated and entered monthly.
• Conduct and document safety observations on a regular basis and perform daily surveillance checks.
• Maintain an on the floor safety presence.
• Participate in Corporate audits, insurance audits, property loss control audits, fire department inspections and OSHA inspections.
• Maintain and update the emergency action plan, PPE hazard assessment, JSAs, SDS sheets, etc.
• Conduct emergency drills.
• Conduct lockout/tagout audits and ensure specific LOTO procedures are accurate and up to date.
• Be involved in new equipment purchases and ensure equipment is properly guarded before ownership takes place.
• Organize and maintain safety team meetings on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by General Manager.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $60,600.00 - $75,700.00 DOE
• A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
• Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays
• Educational & professional development assistance
• Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship program
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees