What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Process Safety Management (PSM) position at Foster Poultry Farms?
Salary Range $129,850-$164,325 per year
About Foster Farms
At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.
Purpose Of Position
Provide enterprise leadership for the company’s Process Safety Management (PSM) program to prevent catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals. This role establishes corporate PSM strategy, governance, and technical standards while ensuring consistent execution across all covered facilities. The Director serves as the company’s senior PSM authority, supporting operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and long‑term risk reduction.
Essential Job Functions
Own and oversee the company’s OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) program across all applicable operations.
Establish corporate PSM standards, procedures, and expectations; ensure consistent implementation across business units.
Serve as the company’s senior PSM Subject Matter Expert, supporting operations, maintenance, engineering, and capital projects.
Provide oversight of PHA, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, PSSR, incident investigation, and compliance audits.
Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and CalARP requirements, including regulatory submissions and inspections.
Lead or support high‑risk PHAs and PSM‑related incident investigations; ensure corrective actions are tracked and closed.
Provide technical leadership for ammonia refrigeration systems and other covered processes.
Supervise and coach a team of PSM Coordinators, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations to ensure effective program implementation.
Establish PSM training and competency expectations for operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors.
Partner with Engineering and Capital teams to ensure new and modified processes meet PSM and inherent safety principles.
Report PSM performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership and support the VP of Safety.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
7 years of experience leading or managing Process Safety Management programs in regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM, PHA methodologies, Mechanical Integrity, and MOC systems.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and PSM compliance.
Certified Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Instructor (CA-OES CSTI) or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
CSP or ASP preferred; PHA facilitation experience strongly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of hazard communication, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and respiratory protection.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems (e.g., Origami), including database design and customization.
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel 25%–50%. Travel overnight as required.
Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.
About Foster Farms
At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.
Purpose Of Position
Provide enterprise leadership for the company’s Process Safety Management (PSM) program to prevent catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals. This role establishes corporate PSM strategy, governance, and technical standards while ensuring consistent execution across all covered facilities. The Director serves as the company’s senior PSM authority, supporting operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and long‑term risk reduction.
Essential Job Functions
Own and oversee the company’s OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) program across all applicable operations.
Establish corporate PSM standards, procedures, and expectations; ensure consistent implementation across business units.
Serve as the company’s senior PSM Subject Matter Expert, supporting operations, maintenance, engineering, and capital projects.
Provide oversight of PHA, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, PSSR, incident investigation, and compliance audits.
Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and CalARP requirements, including regulatory submissions and inspections.
Lead or support high‑risk PHAs and PSM‑related incident investigations; ensure corrective actions are tracked and closed.
Provide technical leadership for ammonia refrigeration systems and other covered processes.
Supervise and coach a team of PSM Coordinators, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations to ensure effective program implementation.
Establish PSM training and competency expectations for operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors.
Partner with Engineering and Capital teams to ensure new and modified processes meet PSM and inherent safety principles.
Report PSM performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership and support the VP of Safety.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
7 years of experience leading or managing Process Safety Management programs in regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM, PHA methodologies, Mechanical Integrity, and MOC systems.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and PSM compliance.
Certified Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Instructor (CA-OES CSTI) or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
CSP or ASP preferred; PHA facilitation experience strongly preferred.
In-depth knowledge of hazard communication, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and respiratory protection.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems (e.g., Origami), including database design and customization.
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel 25%–50%. Travel overnight as required.
Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
- Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
- Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
- Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
- Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
- Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
- Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.
Salary : $129,850 - $164,325