Identify, eliminate and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury, property damage or a
business disruption. Will use best practices to standardize training, compliance, hazard recognition and
incident management. Audit plant for regulatory compliance and help to address safety, health and
environmental issues. Ensure the promotion of awareness of the FSMS as i t pertaining to food safety
throughout the organization. Member of the Food Safety Team.

 Essential
Functions:

Plant Safety (90%)
 Create and audit safety programs and policies

Lead investigation of all accidents for root cause and create corrective action(s) to eliminate
hazards.
 Responsible for investigating and recording damage reports
Interact with all employees regarding improvement of safety processes
 Maintain database of Safety Hazard Observat ions (SHO’s). Trend, analyze and recommend
improvements for all areas of concern.
 Coordinate all aspects of the Gemba Walk program, work with team to create corrective actions
from Gemba walks and coordinate the team meetings
 Work with safety team to establish safety parameters and operating procedures for each piece
of equipment
 Prepare safety communications, including One Point Safety lessons, prompt updates on safety
boards and weekly updates on employee monitor
 Chair the weekly and quarterly plant safety meetings
 Ensure all OSHA regulatory safety training is conducted for employees on a monthly basis
 Responsible for conducting New Hire Safety Orientation and Contractor Safety Training and
compliance
 Provide lift truck training, Marklift training, & walk behind lift training for personnel as required (i.e.
mechanics, machine operators, etc.). Oversee forklift inspection process and documentation.
Lead 3rd party inspections and audits (OSHA, DOL, ESIS)

 Prepare Environmental, Health & Safety related permits
 Responsible for stocking First Aid Supply cabinets and safety supplies
5S Implementation (10%)
 Assist with the 5S Process, including training, organization, communication, auditing and
sustaining

Support ISO, AIB, GFSI and Technical Quality Management efforts
4.Secondary
Duties and
Responsibilities:

 This job description is a summary of the job duties and requirements that represent the general nature
and level of work being performed.
It is not intended to be complete in detail. Individuals classified
in this job are expected to perform all the essential duties identified herein, and occasionally may be
required to perform duties that are not included within this document.
 Although certain positions have specific tasks and responsibilities with respect to food safety, the food
safety and quality of all products manufactured by Terphane LLC. is, in general, the responsibility of
every Terphane employee.

5. 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.
Strong ability to interact with senior management, manufacturing groups and sister organization.
 Good communication skills; oral, written and with data.
 Good project and time management skills
Influencing skills
Strong supporter of team concept.
Flexibility and patience needed to provide one-on-one training as required.
 Must set a good example for others.
 Must have ability to work various shifts as needed

6. Education and
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Occupational Safety & Health, safety administration, or other
closely related discipline and 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environment and/or equivalent
combination of education/experience. A thorough knowledge of OSHA standards and other safety
regulations is desired. Associated Safety Professional (ASP) and OSHA 30-hour certification required and
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) desired.

7. Certificates,
Licenses,
Software: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office. Forklift Certification required

8. Key Results
Areas:
 Days Safe / LTIR
 Gemba Walk % Completion
 OSHA Regulatory Training % Completion
 Daily inspections of forklifts
 Maintenance and promotion of the Safety Hazard Observation program as measured in TSM

9. Physical
Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or
feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close vision and
ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

10. Work
Environment:
The work environment characteristics 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.
Normal office environment, combined with plant conditions. Occasionally may be subject to high
temperatures and high noise levels for short periods of time. All safety equipment is available and
required to be used where and when needed. Occasional travel to customer and/or vendor sites may be
required