Complex Safety and Health Manager

Complex Safety & Health Manager at Pilgrim’s. The Safety Manager leads the site safety process with safety as a priority.

• Implement and maintain all corporate Safety and Health programs.
• Develop and maintain the site’s SharePoint site.
• 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 the 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 meetings and providing supporting documentation for claims in litigation.
• Assist the Occupational Health Nurse/Third Party Administrator in effectively managing all open claims.
• Provide training support to the organization and ensure all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.
• Manage security force in a fashion that protects site employees, visitors, contractors, and property and assets.
• Serve as the site’s liaison when outside agencies conduct annual assessments (insurance carrier, local fire department, OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• 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 Engineering Construction Department to ensure all new construction meets FM Global specifications.
• Be involved with local medical community so that vendors understand 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, etc. is essential.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish/English) capabilities would be a plus.
• Must be available 24/7 as needed.

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

• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday with occasional weekends.
• Benefits:
  Vision, Medical and Dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off:
  Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays and statutory paid leave.
• 401(k):
  Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the vesting schedule.
• Base hourly salary: $96,491.00 plus based on experience.
• Career development:
  Continuous learning opportunities and career growth programs.

Equal employment opportunity including disability and veterans.