Our client is one of America's premier agribusiness and food companies and is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2022 annual sales of $19B, the are one of the nation's largest cooperatives, ranking 232 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 100 years of operation, they today operate some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition, others. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries.
This position is located at a facility in Hampton, IA as an Environmental Health & Safety Manager who will be responsible for participating in design, development, & implementation of facility safety, health, & environmental programs & procedures to safeguard employees and ensure the facility is compliant with our client's EH&S standards and all Federal, State, & Local safety/environmental regulations.
What YOU get to DO in this high-profile position:
- Develop and implement site specific Safety Programs related to LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, etc.
- Manage other Safety Initiatives including Safety Breaks, safety equipment inspections, ordering and stocking PPE, conducting regular safety walkthroughs to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct safety audits and validations of buildings, facilities, tools and equipment and determine safety training requirements and provides employees with safety training applicable to their work processes per company EH&S standards (training, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and employee engagement).
- Prepare, schedule, and present OSHA and EHS Program trainings.
- Track required employee training and notify supervisors when training is incomplete.
- Conduct hazard analysis of new processes, including management of change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
- Lead site specific emergency response team.
- Provide input to Corporate wide EHS initiatives or projects.
- Review capital projects and provide EHS input.
- Perform ergonomics assessments and corrective actions.
- Assist Engineering Manager with ISN contractor safety management.
- Investigate accidents for root cause and promotes safety-conscious work performance.
- Provide and report monthly safety performance measures.
- Lead and conduct EHS Safety Committee meetings.
- Conduct routine compliance inspections and complete reporting requirements for required environmental compliance programs (Ex: Storm water, SPCC, Tier II, spill reporting, etc.).
What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of EHS Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment
- Open to Certified Safety Professional Travel which is less than 10% per year.
- This role may require work during off-shift hours, weekends or holidays.
What is in it for YOU at this Best Places to Work company?
- Work with one of the most recognized brands in the dairy Food industry that offers advancement opportunities
- Attractive salary and wages, annual incentives, bonus plan and opportunities for recognition
- Financial well-being by offering Retirement Plans, Income protection, HSA and more
- Focus on Health and Wellness through a comprehensive Benefits package and counseling programs
- All benefits kick in on day 1!