Complex Safety and Health Manager

Complex Safety & Health Manager

At Pilgrim’s, safety is a condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always.

This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction, and leadership to the site’s safety process.

• Implement and maintain all corporate safety and health programs.
• Develop and maintain the site’s SharePoint.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the Corporate Safety Manager.
• Assist in the investigation of all near misses, first aid cases, recordable cases, lost‑day injuries, as described in the Corporate Safety Leadership and accountability Program.
• Assist the Fleet Safety Regional Manager in the investigation of vehicular accidents.
• Track injury trends and develop action plans to address identified accident trends.
• Keep the management team informed of any safety and health related issues and/or concerns identified within your respective scope of responsibility.
• Interact daily with the Occupational Health Nurse(s) to build a team atmosphere within the safety and medical areas of the site.
• Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
• Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure.
• Provide the Corporate Safety Office with the site’s monthly safety performance numbers by the deadline dates.
• Be actively involved in the site’s Workers’ Compensation program by attending regularly scheduled meetings, providing supporting documentation for claims in litigation, and assisting the Occupational Health Nurse/Third Party Administrator in managing all open claims.
• Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.
• Manage security force to protect site employees, visitors, contractors, and property and assets.
• Serve as the site’s liaison when outside agencies (e.g., insurance carrier, local fire department, OSHA, EPA) conduct annual assessments.
• Generate, manage, and monitor the safety departmental budget by evaluating ways to save costs associated with training, travel, and personal protective equipment.
• Serve as the site’s liaison with the Property Insurance Company to provide closure to open recommendations and work with the company’s Engineering Construction Department to ensure all new construction meets FM Global specifications.
• Maintain relationships with local medical community vendors to support the company’s philosophy on OSHA record‑keeping and return‑to‑work programs.

• Five or more years of safety experience in the food industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge in Workers Compensation, OSHA, DOT, and related areas is essential.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish/English) capabilities would be a plus.
• Must be available 24/7 as needed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety Engineering/Management or a related field.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday with occasional weekends.
• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, company‑observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service following the company vesting schedule.
• Base hourly salary: $96,491.00 + based on experience.
• Career development: continuous learning opportunities and a focus on professional growth through various learning and development programs.

EOE, including disability/vets.