Safety Manager
Momence, IL, US
Momence Packing is a harvest and manufacturing facility and exclusive supplier to Johnsonville, LLC, the No. 1 national sausage brand. Momence Packing members earn more than a paycheck. Our members enjoy competitive wages, generous benefits and growth and development opportunities.
Momence Packing Company
Safety Manager
Momence, IL
Position Overview:
To help the Momence facility reach our goal to be the "Best Company in the World", a successful candidate will strategically plan, direct, and lead the implementation of safety programs and guidelines through member ownership.
Responsibilities:
- Create the "safest" company in the world through continuous improvement, ownership, member engagement, and drive
- Lead the facility safety effort through the creation, implementation and direction of processes and programs to meet operational needs while maintaining and managing safety compliance to world class safety standards
- Lead, design and implement environmental management systems to monitor and mitigate the environmental impact of the organization’s activities and ensure all organizational processes meet the required standards
- Oversee adherence to safety policies performing regular audits and addressing instances of non-compliance; compile detailed and comprehensive reports and maintain meticulous records as mandated by law
- Serves as the emergency response coordinator and works in conjunction with emergency services to conduct a thorough investigation of incidents to determine the root causes and preventive measures
- Facilitate safety education and training throughout the membership and during meetings making safety part of day-to-day activities, while inserting safety into every related process of our business
- Lead efforts to create and maintain a safety culture that leverages member ownership, involvement, and personal accountability
- Take an active role in the Corporate Safety Leadership team and facilitate the sharing of ideas between facilities at the corporate level (incorporate Johnsonville programs into Momence Packing practices)
- Actively participate as a member of the Momence Core Team
- Facilitate the safety team to lead and ensure compliance with all governmental safety regulations, procedures, guidelines and best practices
- Develop and lead efforts on the attainment of all safety key performance indicators
- Lead safety compliance evaluations for facility specific requirements
- Manage Workers Compensation Claims and Property Insurance recommendations.
- Actively participate in continuous learning to grow knowledge and skills through classes, webcasts/seminars, OSHA compliance trainings
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree required – safety emphasis preferred
Experience:
- 5 years of experience leading safety in a manufacturing environment preferred
Skills and Competencies:
- A passion for safety that motivates others to want to succeed
- Proven leadership qualities in developing teams around safety, getting work done through others, meeting timelines, facilitating change and holding themselves and others accountable for safety results
- Proven track record of driving ownership to others and creating a “safety first” culture.
- Experience motivating individuals and teams to rally around safety KPI’s and complete upstream actions to promote world class safety
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple ongoing tasks
- Strong technical knowledge of regulatory programs in safety
- Builds relationships based on trust and respect
- Proven track record of working with peers to create a cohesive team working towards common goals
Other Requirements:
- Ability to spend time on off shifts to evaluate and promote safety on a frequency basis to be determined by member and their coach
Coach for this position: Director of Manufacturing Support
Travel: 10% of the time
Location: Momence, IL
Member Status: Full Time, Salaried
How to Apply:
External candidate: Apply online only at: careers.johnsonville.com
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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