Plant Safety Manager

Within our 600-person manufacturing facility in Lubbock – Leprino is seeking a Plant Safety Manager to strengthen and sustain a culture where safety comes first. This role leads site safety strategy, reinforces accountability at every level, and builds practical systems that protect our people and our operations. We believe a strong safety culture is built through visible leadership, consistent standards, and daily commitment to doing the right thing—every shift, every day.

• Build, update, and deliver site-specific safety training for new hires, leaders, and hourly teams.
• Write and refresh safety curriculum that reflects plant operations, equipment, and real risks.
• Coordinate monthly safety topics and support leaders with effective training delivery.
• Make safety visible across the facility through signage, campaigns, and regular floor presence.
• Perform routine hazard recognition walks across production, utilities, and maintenance areas.
• Guide pre-use inspections for PITs, ladders, hoists, and fall protection equipment.
• Track corrective actions, permits, and safety work orders through completion.
• Facilitate the plant safety steering committee using injury trends and shared learnings.
• Support employee involvement teams focused on inspections, ergonomics, investigations, and preparedness.
• Work with operations leaders to strengthen safe behaviors through observation and feedback.
• Oversee incident prevention activities including investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and maintain accurate safety records.
• Work alongside Engineering, Maintenance, and Utilities on PSM, RMP, and Hazmat programs.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and Hazmat training with internal teams and local agencies.
• Support workers’ compensation activities including medical coordination and return-to-work planning.
• Support safety design efforts during construction projects with Corporate Safety and Technical Services.
• Maintain a consistent presence on the floor to build trust, relationships, and shared accountability.
• Work closely with the HR Manager to support employee relations and plant culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or a closely related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience in safety roles, with substantial experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 29 1910 General Industry Standards.
• Experience supporting injury management and workers’ compensation processes.

• Master’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• Experience in dairy, cheese, or food manufacturing environments.
• Practical experience supporting Process Safety Management, Hazmat, and emergency response programs.
• Participation in emergency drills, PSM committees, or incident response activities.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal.

Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and…