Safety Manager [GD-14922]
A global food manufacturing company is looking to appoint a Safety Manager at one of their key locations in the Reading, PA area.
The Safety Manager will be a key part of the site leadership team and will be responsible for optimizing and managing all programs and processes within the plant. Working closely with plant personnel, the Safety Manager will lead the implementation and evaluation of critical processes, programs and procedures as well as objectives, and continuous improvement.
The Role:
• Implement, manage, and monitor all applicable H&S programs and processes across the facility.
• Effectively communicate and work with site’s varying departments, including Operations, Maintenance, and Packaging.
• Provide technical guidance and stay up to date on all relevant EHS standards and regulations that impact the organization, at federal, state and local level.
• Work closely with the Human Resources Department, and, where appropriate, the Third-Party Administrator (TPA), to review and monitor workers’ compensation costs and develop plans to minimize active claims.
• Lead employee engagement efforts including oversight of committees and assessment processes.
• Manage & mentor a team of 2 direct reports.
The Candidate:
• BS in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance programs in industrial operations.
• Workers’ Compensation Claims and Return-To-Work Program Management Experience.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Experience.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 45001 and 14001 management system implementation and certification.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
Manufacturing
Engineering
Full-time