Plant Safety Manager
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
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Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great
job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18
billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide.
We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and
grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today.
Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages:Competitive PayAnnual Bonus Earning PotentialComprehensive
Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefit
available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their
first day of employment.*Program eligibilities applyOpen to moving?
We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!In
addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional
development, and tuition assistance.The Plant Safety Manager
supports the facility in the design, management, and implementation
of our comprehensive Health and Safety programs and provides
direction to all levels within the plant regarding appropriate
Health and Safety practices. Plans, implements, evaluates and
communicates safety initiatives that meet and exceed regulatory
requirements.Core ResponsibilitiesCreates, supports and implements
strategies to establish and improve safety compliance.Supports site
safety management systems.Educates employees in proper safety
procedures, safe work practices and policies.Develops, evaluates
and recommends process and equipment changes and improvements to
maximize safety and improve environmental impacts of
operations.Administers, monitors and audits safety and health
programs to ensure OSHA compliance.
Completes annual review on each program.
Assists with injury/illness prevention and correction.Leads
proactive efforts in air monitoring to ensure compliance with
standard practices.Conducts root cause analyses and
preventative/corrective action follow-up.Conducts job hazard
analysis for ergonomic improvements and soft tissue injury
prevention.Monitors and reviews accident investigation reports and
ensure appropriate follow up; participates in claim reviews,
mediations, and hearings; reviews workers compensation costs and
monitors claims. Provides quality health care to employees to
reduce workers compensation costs, absenteeism and turnover.May
provide training to the occupational health nursing staff,
production employees and management.In the absence of key personnel
the employee's supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been
trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or
delegate the completion of all required tasks and
responsibilities.The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree
from an accredited four-year college or university in Safety
Management or related field and 5+ years' relevant experience; or
equivalent combination of education and experience, required. -2+
years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or
project leadership is required.Experience working with or knowledge
of OSHA and Workers' Compensation; with prior experience in the
food industry a plus.Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals.Excellent oral and written
communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and the
ability to manage several projects simultaneously.Ability to
anticipate needs, forecast conditions, set goals/standards and
measure results.Bilingual, preferred.Must have the ability to
complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the
ability to read and write in English.Ability to work well with
others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful,
approachable and team oriented while building strong working
relationships and a positive work environment.Supervisory
ResponsibilitiesMay provide leadership and guidance to employees in
the Safety Team.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate
resolutions.Work Environment & Physical Demands The work
environment characteristics and physical demands described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The plant environment will include wet or
humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat
(non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts,
exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.Noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in
the production area.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds.Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
distance vision and ability to adjust focus.Frequently required to
stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands
and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.EEO/AA
InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to
workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender
identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.Salary Range$78,500.00 - $117,500.00
Keywords: Smithfield Foods, Saint Joseph , Plant Safety Manager, Professions , Kansas City, Missouri
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