Plant Safety Manager

Leprino FoodsLubbock, TX
9dOnsite

About The Position

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Plant Safety Manager to strengthen and sustain a culture where safety comes first. This role leads site safety strategy, reinforces accountability at every level, and builds practical systems that protect our people and our operations. We believe a strong safety culture is built through visible leadership, consistent standards, and daily commitment to doing the right thing—every shift, every day.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or a closely related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in safety roles, with substantial experience in manufacturing.
  • 2+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 29 1910 General Industry Standards.
  • Experience supporting injury management and workers’ compensation processes.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
  • Experience in dairy, cheese, or food manufacturing environments.
  • Practical experience supporting Process Safety Management, Hazmat, and emergency response programs.
  • Participation in emergency drills, PSM committees, or incident response activities.

Responsibilities

  • Build, update, and deliver site-specific safety training for new hires, leaders, and hourly teams.
  • Write and refresh safety curriculum that reflects plant operations, equipment, and real risks.
  • Coordinate monthly safety topics and support leaders with effective training delivery.
  • Make safety visible across the facility through signage, campaigns, and regular floor presence.
  • Perform routine hazard recognition walks across production, utilities, and maintenance areas.
  • Guide pre-use inspections for PITs, ladders, hoists, and fall protection equipment.
  • Track corrective actions, permits, and safety work orders through completion.
  • Facilitate the plant safety steering committee using injury trends and shared learnings.
  • Support employee involvement teams focused on inspections, ergonomics, investigations, and preparedness.
  • Work with operations leaders to strengthen safe behaviors through observation and feedback.
  • Oversee incident prevention activities including investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and maintain accurate safety records.
  • Work alongside Engineering, Maintenance, and Utilities on PSM, RMP, and Hazmat programs.
  • Coordinate emergency response drills and Hazmat training with internal teams and local agencies.
  • Support workers’ compensation activities including medical coordination and return-to-work planning.
  • Support safety design efforts during construction projects with Corporate Safety and Technical Services.
  • Maintain a consistent presence on the floor to build trust, relationships, and shared accountability.
  • Work closely with the HR Manager to support employee relations and plant culture.

Benefits

  • A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.
  • Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work.
  • Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal.
  • Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.
  • Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.
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