Safety Specialist - Cedar Rapids, IA

Archer Daniels Midland • Cedar Rapids, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the daily health and safety functions of the plant and assisting with the overall performance of the Cedar Rapids complex. The Cedar Rapids, IA Complex is comprised of a Corn Dry Mill, Corn Wet Mill, Cogeneration and Water Treatment Operations. The facilities in total employ approximately 450 operation colleagues and 250 contractors.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, other ADM locations, as well as outside vendors.
• Must be organized, possess time management skills and be able to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other computer related skills.

Nice To Haves

• Trainer/Presentation Skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a culture of behavioral safety and related principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of a multitude of health, safety regulations and policies with the ability to communicate the requirements effectively and assist the facility with implementation and management.
• Collect and organize data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Perform analytics and statistical analysis to identify trends, and focus areas of improvement.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and policies through consistent monitoring and auditing.
• Build management and employee dedication and enthusiasm for safety through effective Leadership and Influence.
• Lead, support and encourage the actions needed that are identified by leading indicators and goals.
• Act as a Champion and Mentor for colleague safety engagement that comes in many forms.
• Lead and provide oversight of injured colleague cases.
• Lead or have integral involvement with incident investigations to determine root cause and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Spend a significant amount of time in the plant being a safety presence ensuring all safety programs are comprehensive, understood and being followed.
• Ensure compliance in reporting and document retention for federal and state requirements.
• Develop and present safety training for new hires, contractors, and location colleagues as required and as needed.
• Support and drive continuous improvement by participating in Performance Excellence.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
• discounted employee stock purchasing program
• life insurance
• disability
• workers’ compensation
• legal assistance
• identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED