Safety Manager - Ontario, OR

Simplot•Ontario, CA

1d•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 strengthen safety culture, reduce risk, prevent injuries, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company safety regulations. The Safety Manager manages people, projects, and programs; provides leadership and guidance to personnel at plant locations; and collaborates with plant safety professionals to standardize safety compliance activities. The position also interfaces with agencies and facility personnel, audits safety programs, investigates incidents, oversees the company Safety Data Sheet process, and develops and facilitates training programs.

Requirements

Three to five or more 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.
Must be capable of and willing 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 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 responsibilities.
Develop and implement proactive safety processes at company facilities and provide guidance to support injury prevention.
Manage people, projects, and programs.
Interface with agencies and facility personnel.
Collaborate with plant safety professionals to gather input and establish standardized safety compliance processes across the company.
Conduct safety program audits and identify and control significant loss-producing exposures.
Provide guidance and assistance with facility investigations and communicate findings company-wide.
Evaluate program performance and provide summary reports to management.
Oversee and manage the company 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.
Respond to emergencies during off shifts, weekends, and/or holidays when needed.