Safety Assistant - Murfreesboro Plant (Yoplait)

General Mills • Murfreesboro, TN

233d • $46,900 - $64,600 • Remote

About The Position

This position will report to the site Health, Safety and Environment Manager. This position will support HSE management and transformation at the Yoplait plant in Murfreesboro, Tennessee ensuring integration of Safety 2.0 principles, processes, and metrics, and enabling operational learning within the manufacturing function. As a part of our manufacturing team, you will be responsible for managing critical Health and Safety risks and ensuring effective controls for conditions with Serious Injury/Fatality potential. Act as a coach and advisor to the site, providing exceptional leadership and technical assistance in managing safety and health critical risks. Enables operational learning through application of human performance principles, while assisting the site in maintaining compliance with local regulatory and Company Safety and Health & Safety requirements.

Requirements

• 1 year in a Health & Safety related field OR A Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training.
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and written/oral communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software applications and media technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in worker's compensation case management.
• Experience working directly with operations team members in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the site Emergency Response Program and coordinates with site teams and local emergency agencies.
• Provides support with Worker's Compensation case management at the local level and coordinates closely with corporate resources and insurance company representatives.
• Lead facility regulatory safety training and maintain required training records.
• Provides support to front line leadership in risk identification and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance relating to all state and federal regulations established for business unit's employees and existing equipment.
• Provide support for operational learning teams related to significant H&S incidents.
• Provide support on OSHA standards, incident analysis and other compliance initiatives to ensure the facility meets all corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and audit chemical inventory annually.
• Collaborates with HSE Manager to develop content, training plans, and documentation/tracking as required.
• Oversee and lead required safety inspections, PM's, etc. within our comprehensive HSE database (GSTEMS).
• Actively participate in site safety committees.
• Monitors facility performance against H&S goals and objectives then communicates results to Central Safety Committee.
• Assist in implementing controls that protect human health & safety.
• Provides support for Process Safety Management program (ammonia) on site to effectively control and manage hazardous chemicals and ensure compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package focusing on overall well-being.
• Foundation of health benefits.
• Retirement and financial wellbeing.
• Time off programs.
• Wellbeing support and perks.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree