Description

 Reports to: Operations Manager

 Overall purpose of the position

 Ensure a safe working environment for all and compliance with MSHA, OSHA and food/feed regulations. Support employee overall health and well-being.

 Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop and implement a robust and sustainable health and safety culture

 • Develop systems to identify health and safety hazards. Develop and implement controls, as necessary

 • Develop and maintain a 2-year roadmap of major projects and deliverables for H&S improvements with quarterly report-outs to the senior management team

 • Lead safety walks with members of the management team to inspect, evaluate and improve as required, all workplace environments, equipment and practices

• Investigate and report, internally and externally as necessary, injuries, accidents and near misses. Have a working knowledge of incident investigation and analysis tools. Work with the appropriate team members to Identify root causes and corrective actions. Clearly communicate the outcomes to all employees

 • Assist with incident data management to analyze and report out statistics to key personnel • Support the training manager in the development and presentation of safety training and education programs for all employees as required to meet applicable regulations and any identified health and safety hazards

 • Maintain accurate records and reports to ensure compliance with all applicable safety, mine and feed regulations. Ensure reports are submitted on time to all governmental agencies as required

 • Conduct and/or manage the evaluation of noise testing, dust testing and other compliance tests as required

 • Partner with HR to monitor open worker’s compensation claims and coordinate activities to minimize lost and/or restricted workday and coordinate modified job tasks, as necessary

 • Provide leadership, direction and continuity/consistency for safety and health policies, and procedures

 • Proactively identify and interpret new and existing laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the Company

 • Proactively address employee safety and health issues in a positive manner that builds trust with employees

 • Provide contact/site support for environmental contractors and consultants

 • From time to time, other duties will be assigned 

Requirements

 Education, Skills and Experience 

 • Associates degree required, strongly prefer bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or related field

 • Will consider candidates with at least 15 years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment in lieu of education

 • Minimum 10 years of experience in a health and safety related role in a manufacturing/production facility

 • Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail. The position requires skills and the ability to connect with and educate employees on the importance of safe work practices and environmental compliance. It is also important to communicate effectively with government officials

 • Knowledge, experience, and familiarity with MSHA, Iowa OSHA, regulations

 • Mechanical aptitude to understand the inner workings of equipment, the application of guards and practices needed to maintain a safe working environment

 • Organizing and planning skills are required to successfully maintain records and develop training plans

 • General safety program management with strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry related safety regulations required

 • Experience interacting/interfacing with regulatory agencies

 • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification is a strong plus.

• Experience with MS Word and Excel

 • Experience with health and safety management software is a plus (e.g., Intelex, Gensuite)

 • Valid driver's license