Safety Manager - Othello, WA

Simplot

48d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Director and serving as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, the Safety Manager will provide strategic direction, establish priorities, and lead health and safety initiatives across the site at our Food Manufacuring Process Facility.
This role is critical in driving continuous improvement in workplace health and safety by implementing the site’s Health and Safety Program and supporting line management in executing the broader safety strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university(Industrial or Occupational Health degree preferred)
• 5+ years related experience and/or training
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice and OSHA Standards
• Sound knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control principles and their practical application to plant, equipment, processes, property, environment and other risk exposures within the business.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build partnerships both internally and externally at all levels of the organisation

Nice To Haves

• Preferred CSP/OHST/CIH certifications, or willing to pursue a certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish(preferred)
• Root cause methodology Investigator is desirable

Responsibilities

• Coach and support managers, providing advice and guidance in relation to the management of OHS risks, employee/contractor safety, OHS policies, etc.
• Co-ordinate OHS risk identification, risk assessment and risk control in all areas across the site, lead incident investigation and reporting activities
• Provide input to the development of OHS training plans, working with the LL&D team to co-ordinate and at times facilitate training sessions
• Contribute to the development and review of GF OHS Policies and Procedures in line with regulatory and industry requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees