Safety​/Continuous Improvement Specialist

Department:
Human Resources Location

Ice Cream Plant, Jerome, Idaho

VP of HR and Organizational Development

Full time, Exempt, Day Shift

1 Shift

Day shift, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Subject to change according to business needs. After hours availability as needed to support safety needs on all shifts.

• We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

Safety & Continuous Improvement (S & CI) Specialist is responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, and continuously improving work environment. The primary responsibility of this role is Health and Safety, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and promoting a proactive safety culture. The secondary responsibility is to support and execute Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives by applying structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and improvement methodologies to strengthen safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement across the facility.

• Ensure company safety programs are fully implemented and compliant with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and Idaho Milk Products KPIs.
• Advise plant staff of regulatory changes, providing sufficient advance notice to ensure compliance by the effective date.
• Promote and enforce safety policies, procedures, and practices to protect plant personnel; complete all required training programs.
• Monitor lost-time injuries/illnesses and manage Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Conduct root cause analysis for all injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports.
• Drive safety and health awareness through internal communication channels, including boards, newsletters, and training programs.
• Provide technical support to plant personnel to ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations.
• Audit plant practices and records to verify compliance with company programs and federal/state safety regulations.
• Identify and eliminate hazardous conditions caused by human error, equipment, or machine operations that could lead to injury or property damage.
• Conduct and coordinate weekly and monthly safety inspections as required.
• Support plant personnel in selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with the Return-to-Work Program.
• Identify safety training needs and develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain the company safety library (e.g., videos, regulations, reference manuals).
• Ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local OSHA and NFPA legislation.
• Provide 24/7 on‑call support for emergencies and critical issues.
• Transport employees to medical appointments as needed.
• Support plant leadership in driving Continuous Improvement through structured problem solving and data‑based decision making.
• Apply root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Why, rapid changeover, 5S) to safety, quality, and operational issues.
• Assist in the deployment and sustainment of Continuous Improvement tools and systems (such as standard work, visual management, and daily management routines).
• Complete other projects as assigned.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work‑related experience.
• Preferred:
  Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA 10 hour.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety or related field.

• Required:
  
  New graduate with a degree or 3 years of experience in Safety, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting; consumer products, food or beverage industry.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience in the development and delivery of safety training courses.
• Requires experience conducting inspections/audits of safety policies and programs for regulatory compliance as well as investigating and reporting…