Sr. Safety Specialist

Sr. Safety Specialist

The Senior Safety Specialist develops and implements safety-related programs and processes meant to prevent injuries, fires, or other workplace accidents. This position supports technical and cultural change in employee safety and will be highly visible on the plant floor.  This individual with be responsible for driving safety at Milk Processing facility in Tulare, CA with 450 employees.

Job Scope, DUTY OR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

·       Development and implementation site-specific Safety Programs: Tracking Safety Brakes, fire extinguisher, safety shower and eyewash inspections, ordering and stocking PPE, monitor Confined Space program, AED Program, Contractor Safety Program, LOTO program, Fall Protection program, conducting regular safety walk-through and identify any safety hazards and make recommendations to correct the hazard

·       Report Plant Metrics: Maintain records of incidents (near miss, first aid, recordable, etc.) and enter them into the EHS website.

·       Track completion of Action Plans and ensure progress.

·       Enter monthly EHS metrics into the EHS website and help prepare monthly EHS reports.

·       Lead Incident Investigations - determine root causes, gathers and analyzes statistics, makes recommendations for improvements and report out.

·       Training:  Creates and delivers safety training programs educating employees on safe working practices, appropriate equipment operation, and emergency procedures.

·       Track required employee training and notify supervisors when employee training is incomplete. 

·       Collect training material so it is available to other trainers and enter quizzes and attendance sheets into a training record-keeping program. 

·       Send routine communications to the EHS Manager and staff regarding all health and safety matters

·       Facilitate Safety committee meetings.

·       Any other Health and Safety functions as needed

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE - EDUCATION:

·       Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Safety Management or related field, AND 3+ years of safety leadership experience in food, Dairy, heavy industrial or manufacturing environment

·       In lieu of degree, 5+ years in food, Dairy, heavy industrial or manufacturing environment with an emphasis on Safety.

 

Desired Certifications Preferred:

·       The following Safety & Environmental certifications are preferred; PE, FET, CSP, ASP, CHMM,

 

COMPETENCIES-SKILLS (Required):

·       Possess strong leadership skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills

·       Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company

·       Strong computer skills, including usage of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

·       Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment  

 

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

·       Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements

·       Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment

·       Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for