Complex Health & Safety Mgr

Complex Health & Safety Manager

The Complex Health & Safety Manager establishes, promotes, and oversees the health and safety programs for assigned poultry processing complex which includes the poultry processing plant, feed mill and hatchery. This role provides guidance and policy / regulation interpretation to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other state and federal agency regulations for assigned location.

Responsibilities and Tasks :

• Direct and oversee all activities surrounding, health, and employee / occupational safety programs through direct involvement or by directing the activities of a professional / para-professional staff to ensure Company compliance with all internal policies, regulatory guidelines, and federal, state and local legal requirements for assigned complex
• Develop, implement and maintain effective systems, procedures, and training to achieve and maintain an accident free, injury free, and healthy workplace
• Lead execution of the site's annual Safety and Health Plan, including development of expense and capital budgets needed to support these efforts
• Manage and audit regulatory requirements, offer guidance and advice, and direct teams to correct any infractions; communicate resolutions to appropriate personnel / agencies as required
• Provide guidance to Complex leaders through the consistent interpretation of Company policies and regulatory agency guidelines
• Manage complex permits to ensure that required regulatory permits are acquired, reports are submitted in a timely manner to regulatory agencies, and any site permit conditions (e.g. sampling, recordkeeping) are met
• Lead incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans
• Participate in formal Health & Safety reviews of existing equipment modifications, new equipment purchases, and changes in site processes communicating issues to leadership
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in environmental, health and safety system management and support employee diligence in safety compliance in daily operations
• Partner with facility leadership to develop site specific annual objectives for employee health, industrial hygiene, safety and workers compensation improvements
• Mentor, coach and train / cross-train employees, encouraging career development; provide consistent and timely feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

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Physical Requirements :

Ability to maintain necessary physicals for HAZMAT and respiratory PPE.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.