Safety Specialist

Select Milk Producers•La Crosse, WI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Custom Solutions is seeking a Safety Specialist in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Safety Specialist supports the Safety Manager and Plant Manager with site safety programs, including new employee safety orientation, safety training, written program development and maintenance, and Workers’ Compensation programs. The role directs, manages, identifies, and audits systems related to plant safety and health compliance, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal requirements such as OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI. The specialist identifies and evaluates risks and company initiatives, then acts to improve health and safety measures, Workers’ Compensation costs, and the overall safety culture. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with 15% travel. The role works across plant and office environments and collaborates with management, supervisors, employees, Human Capital, and engineering. A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field is preferred, though an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in safety and health work.
At least two years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of First Aid and confined-space entry and LOTO, and experience in classroom instruction.
Ability to drive organizational change using strong interpersonal and communication skills and formal problem-solving techniques.
Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Organizational skills, including establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and field-specific software.
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to safety and risk.
Effective formal presentation skills, including the ability to command attention and manage group processes.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with people at all organizational levels.
Ability to apply logic and methods to solve difficult problems and develop effective solutions.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt quickly to changing environments, and think independently.
Professional manner and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field of study; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Dairy industry experience.
Food or beverage manufacturing and dairy safety background.

Responsibilities

Provide training and coaching so safety standards and awareness are understood throughout the organization.
Provide applicable employees with compliance training on OSHA and DOT regulations.
Ensure facilities comply with OSHA, federal and state/local safety requirements, and organizational safety standards.
Administer safety orientation for new and transferring employees.
Research, develop, and deliver safety materials and training presentations.
Review and edit written safety programs annually.
Maintain safety training attendance records and track pertinent safety information in a database.
Follow Quality Assurance policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures, and translate them into workable plant procedures with implementation and accountability.
Partner with management to investigate safety incidents and near misses, conduct reviews and root-cause analyses, resolve issues, and develop action plans.
Assist employees with claims and monitor and manage the claims process.
Participate in managing and resolving Workers’ Compensation claims and issues.
Assist with the corporate Workers’ Compensation program alongside the plant-based Human Capital Business Partner and Site Managers to return employees to work safely and efficiently.
Routinely inspect plant areas and safety equipment throughout plant and office environments.
Manage safety inventory, including ordering and restocking PPE throughout the plant.
Assist the safety committee and related activities with Site Plant Managers and plant employees.
Understand applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements and ordinances.
Consult management, supervisors, and employees to understand training needs and changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives, and technologies.
Complete special projects assigned by the Manager.
Implement corrective actions arising from inspections and audits.
Provide safety-related input to Engineering on projects and equipment selection.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and safety protocols.
Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, and correct or report safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package focused on physical, financial, and emotional health, including standard health, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid Time Off.
Paid holidays off.
Uniform program.
Shoe allowance.
Onsite gym.
Career advancement opportunities.
Leadership development.
Opportunities to support local communities.
Opportunity to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives.
Commitment to producing high-quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world.