Safety Manager - Ontario, OR

Simplot•Ontario, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Safety Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplace. The role partners with plant leadership and employees to build a strong safety culture, reduce risk, prevent injuries, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company safety regulations. The position is based at the GF Plant in Ontario, Oregon, and requires less than 10% travel. The manager may need to respond to emergencies during off shifts, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

3–5+ years of related experience and/or training.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state safety laws and regulations.
Ability to define problems accurately, collect data, interpret analytical results, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable recommendations to upper management that support company production and final goals.
Willingness and ability to respond to emergencies during off shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university is preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered toward minimum requirements.
CSP, OHST, or CIH certification, or willingness to pursue a certification.

Responsibilities

Make recommendations and presentations to senior management based on accepted safety methodology.
Develop and evaluate personnel within the scope of the role’s responsibility.
Develop and implement proactive safety processes at company facilities, providing guidance and support to prevent injuries.
Manage people, projects, and programs, and interface with agencies and facility personnel.
Lead the creation of consistent, standardized processes for safety-related compliance activities, collaborating with plant safety professionals to gather input.
Audit safety programs, identify and control significant loss-producing exposures, assist with facility investigations, and communicate findings company-wide.
Evaluate program performance and provide summary reports to management.
Oversee and manage the company’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) process.
Coordinate, develop, and facilitate training programs involving supervisory development, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
Provide leadership and direction to management, professional, technical, and support personnel at the locations.