Corporate Manager - PSM​/CalARP

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At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state‑of‑the‑art production facilities convert locally sourced high‑quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein, and lactose. The cheeses and ingredients we produce support a wide variety of retail and food‑service products, from sliced and shredded cheeses to protein supplements and infant formula.

We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries, helping bring their vision into reality.

The PSM/CalARP Manager coordinates all aspects of the process safety function, including compliance initiatives, administrative duties, training development, risk assessment, reporting, and the development, delivery, and maintenance of process safety and RMP/CalARP and DHA programs for all sites. The role also manages Ammonia/Emergency Response programs and inspections, ensuring a safe workplace in accordance with all federal, Cal/OSHA, and local regulations and Hilmar Cheese Company policies and procedures.

• Plan, develop, conduct, and evaluate process safety programs at all three HCC sites covered by OSHA‑PSM, CalARP, DHA, EPA‑RMP programs, ensuring MOC is appropriately applied.
• Oversee regularly scheduled audits of PSM and RMP/CalARP elements for continuing compliance; recommend mitigation and remedy of non‑compliance issues to the Safety Manager.
• Design standard work practices to maintain compliance for each regulatory element; engage in process hazard analysis.
• Lead the MOC process for new or modified covered processes.
• Schedule and manage mechanical integrity inspections and make corrective action recommendations.
• Assist site leadership in implementing and sustaining the site's PSM plan and procedures.
• Coordinate PSM activities by developing and implementing training activities to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Facilitate or participate in DHA, PHA, PHA revalidation, and pre‑safety reviews; ensure appropriate follow‑up on audit and inspection issues.
• Perform release investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Schedule monthly, quarterly, and annual employee participation training for regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 7 years’ related experience, OR Master’s degree plus 3 years’ related experience, or equivalent experience.
• Three years’ progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in emergency response and incident command.
• Strategic knowledge of production operations management for safety compliance.
• Knowledge of the RMP/Cal/OSHA program objectives and basic safety.
• Combustible dust mitigation knowledge and ability to manage the DHA program.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years’ related experience or Master’s degree plus 5 years’ related experience.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Current certification in Emergency Response Fit/SCBA.
• Experience working on ammonia systems.
• Combustible dust mitigation and program management experience.
• Experience working in a PSM/CalARP facility.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Knowledge of non‑destructive testing for ammonia piping.

The work is primarily performed in an office environment and is largely sedentary. Specific details of the essential functions of the position are available in the Job Safety Analysis upon request.

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO. We participate in E‑Verify.

Salary Range: USD 103,145.0 – 154,718.0 per annum. The final compensation offered within this range will depend on factors including the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data.