Senior Regional PSM Manager

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

Smithfield Foods is looking for a dynamic leader to collaborate and work with some of the best-in-class Safety leaders in the industry. The Senior Regional PSM Manager is responsible to ensure the Risk Management Plan (RMP) program and Process Safety Management (PSM) program meet the requirements of OSHA's process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (29 CFR 1910.119, 40 CFR 68) and the EPA's Clean Air Act for applicable Smithfield facilities in the United States. This includes maintaining the documentation supporting applicable facilities in the implementation of the fourteen (14) elements of the PSM program and Emergency Response Actions. This position is responsible for contributing to a safe workplace and will lead the identification of and response to processes safety management needs and concerns of regulators, company management and employees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below 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.

• Compliance and Strategy Development: You will be responsible for creating, implementing, and supporting strategies to establish and improve PSM compliance. You will determine the applicability of current and pending rule changes related to PSM and ammonia refrigeration systems.

• Process Improvement and Coordination: You will be accountable for developing, evaluating, and supporting process and equipment changes to maximize safety and improve operations. You will work with plant personnel to manage all aspects of PSM and lead facility root cause analysis and preventative/corrective action follow-up in the event of an upset condition or release of ammonia.

• Safety Management and Training: You will lead safety activities related to PSM and ammonia refrigeration and ensure training of applicable personnel in those areas. You will assist facilities to ensure contractors working on ammonia systems are certified and properly trained for the tasks to be performed.

• Audit and Evaluation: You will be the primary coordinator and interface for PSM third party auditors. You will establish and assure adherence to PSM auditing schedules, PHA reviews, and Mechanical Integrity testing. You will coordinate on the status of all open audit items and capital projects to ensure timely completion of audit findings.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

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 Manufacturing, Engineering or related field and 8+ years of PSM management responsibilities in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.

• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations 50% of the time depending on the initiative being executed.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Previous Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration experience.

• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations with emphasis on PSM.

• Extensive knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) methodologies (HAZOP, What If).

• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reach joint decisions, identify and resolve problems.

• Positive, pro