Safety Specialist

Ingredion Incorporated • Bedford Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Ingredion, a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, where innovation impacts lives worldwide by harnessing the potential of natural ingredients. Ingredion's work is present in everyday products from food to paper. The company welcomes individuals at all career stages to make a real difference and contribute to shaping a better world. As a Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and providing leadership to the Argo Plant's Safety Programs, including the coordination of site security activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in experience in occupational safety in an industrial setting
• Must be computer literate to effectively use current Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other software programs
• Experience in OSHA recordkeeping requirements and regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification required (CPR, First Aid/AED and Bloodborne responder)
• Serve as technical resource or subject matter expert (SME) for site safety compliance and self-assessments
• Possess good problem solving skills to address safety issues and conduct root cause analyses that arise within the plant
• Perform essential functions of the job (i.e. walking, bending, stooping, lifting, kneeling, climbing)
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-Hour Train the Trainer
• Demonstrate the value of personal safety and behaviors
• Possess good communication skills, interpersonal skills to conduct meetings, and act as a liaison between employees, contractors, and management

Nice To Haves

• Certified in CPR, First Aid/AED and Bloodborne responder
• Have a general understanding of Workers Compensation

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver pertinent safety training (Permit training, STOP, LOTO, safety training fair, etc.)
• Manage, plan and execute Safety Month activities
• Maintain contractor safety files and collect/categorize safety compliance data
• Provide update/upkeep of the MSDS libraries and the Argo Plant Emergency Action plan manuals, as necessary
• Review all Incident Investigations, participate in root cause analysis meetings and ensure appropriate follow-up on corrective actions
• Direct the plant security program, procedures and personnel to ensure access control procedures are sufficient to provide for the physical security of plant assets; perform periodic review of security post orders with Security Manager
• Maintain all aspects of the Plant Card Access Security System
• Lead/coordinate/execute monthly contractor safety meeting
• Coordinate and plan shutdown activities as it relates to contractor entry and traffic; ensure site safety and food safety requirements are met prior to entry
• Participate in safety audits as required
• Compile and distribute monthly reports to corporate
• Provide support to the Manager, Safety and Security
• Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties as required
• Coordinate plant-wide emergency drills, in conjunction with the Manager, Safety and Security
• Coordinate and participate in unit mock-OSHA inspections
• Participate as a member of the Site Wellness Committee, Accident Investigation Team, Safety Committee Team and Plant Crisis Management team
• Engage employees in site safety process (STOP and safety committee involvement), including increased involvement and exposure for site safety committee and safety teams
• Develop and distribute safety event alerts as needed to ensure all employees are made aware of incidents/events both here and at other plants
• Share safety best practices across plant sites
• Provide plant with weekly toolbox talk materials and distribute to individual units
• Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation
• Act as an administrative backup to the Nurse
• Coordinate and manage Heath and Safety Projects as assigned
• Follow and update Cority through completion
• Work with other departmental resources (warehouse, maintenance, operations) in execution of successful HS programs
• Assist with building capability of site resources to support implementation of HS programming

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with an competitive company match

What This Job Offers

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