Safety Manager

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Minong, WI

4d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The EHS Manager leads a proactive, people-first safety program in a food manufacturing environment. The role engages team members, strengthens reporting and analytics, and partners closely with the Plant Manager and site leadership to build and sustain a strong safety culture. The scope includes injury prevention, regulatory compliance, behavior-based safety, contractor safety, and risk-reduction initiatives. The manager oversees safety leadership and engagement, OSHA recordkeeping and KPI reporting, regulatory compliance, risk assessments, incident investigations, contractor safety, and emergency preparedness. The role also works with Quality/Food Safety to align worker safety with GMP, hygiene, and sanitation practices; coordinates safety controls with production and maintenance; oversees the site's ammonia refrigeration safety program; and partners with corporate environmental resources on site obligations. The position is based primarily in a plant and office setting, with most time spent in production. The environment includes varying temperatures and noise levels, moving manufacturing equipment, and wet or slippery floors. Travel may be required. The role has physical demands including standing, walking, handling objects, talking and hearing, occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing safety experience.
At least 2 years in a leadership or program-owner role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with EHS/Risk Management Information Systems for incident reporting, audits, and action tracking.
OSHA 30 certification (listed as required/preferred).
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Demonstrated capability in incident investigation, audits, and continuous improvement, including 5S and Kaizen.
Strong coaching, facilitation, and influence skills, with the ability to communicate credibly with frontline teams and senior leadership.
Analytical ability to build dashboards, interpret trends, and translate insights into action.
Effective conflict-resolution skills and the ability to drive accountability while building partnerships.
Organized, action-oriented, and able to prioritize in a dynamic production environment.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
Manufacturing safety experience in food/beverage or cold-chain environments.
CSP or ASP certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine safety gemba walks, coach supervisors and leads, and recognize safe behaviors.
Facilitate the Safety Committee, including its charter, goals, action logs, and follow-through.
Integrate safety into the tiered daily, weekly, and monthly operating rhythm and reinforce accountability.
Own OSHA 300/300A/301 logs and the site safety KPI dashboard, including metrics such as TRIR, DART, near misses, observations, training, and audit/action status.
Publish monthly safety reports and present trends, risks, and closure status to the Plant Manager and plant leadership.
Track and verify corrective and preventive action effectiveness and maintain auditable records.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and maintain required programs, procedures, and records.
Perform and maintain JHAs/PHAs for high-risk tasks, including LOTO, machine guarding, PIT, confined space, working at heights, and hot work; integrate controls into SOPs and standard work.
Lead incident and near-miss investigations using structured root-cause methods such as 5-Why and fishbone, and implement verified corrective actions.
Manage contractor safety, including pre-qualification, orientation, and oversight.
Coordinate emergency preparedness and drills with local responders.
Collaborate with Quality/Food Safety on GMP awareness, hygiene, and sanitation practices that affect worker safety.
Align safety controls with production and maintenance plans to reduce risk during changeovers, startups, and maintenance activities.
Oversee the site's ammonia refrigeration safety program (ARM/ARMS), align it with IIAR standards and applicable regulatory requirements, and coordinate inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency response readiness.
Partner with corporate environmental resources to meet site environmental obligations, such as RCRA and Clean Water Act requirements, and address safety interfaces.