Complex Safety & Health Manager

COMPLEX SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER at Pilgrim's

Location:

Sumter, SC | Salary: $70,200.00-$85,000.00

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

• 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 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 vehicular accident investigations.
• Track injury trends and develop action plans to address identified accident trends.
• Keep the management team informed of any safety and health related issues or concerns.
• Interact daily with the Occupational Health Nurses to build a team atmosphere within the safety and medical areas.
• Display visibility 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 deadlines.
• Be actively involved in the site’s Workers’ Compensation program, attending meetings, providing supporting documentation for claims in litigation, and assisting in managing open claims.
• Provide training support and ensure all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.
• Manage security force to protect site employees, visitors, contractors, and property.
• Liaise with outside agencies for annual assessments (insurance carriers, local fire department, OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Generate, manage, and monitor the safety departmental budget, seeking cost savings in training, travel, and PPE.
• Liaise with the Property Insurance Company to close open recommendations and coordinate with Engineering Construction to meet FM Global specifications.
• Engage with the local medical community to ensure vendors understand OSHA recordkeeping 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 of Workers Compensation, OSHA, DOT, etc. is essential.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish/English) capabilities are a plus.
• Must be available 24/7 as needed.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Safety Engineering/Management or a related field.

EOE/Vet/Disabled