Health & Safety Specialist

Salary Range:$80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

Purpose of Position:

Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Supervisor.

The Health & Safety Supervisor serves as a site safety leader, advisor, and change agent, responsible for the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of Health and Safety programs. This role supports Environmental duties at the Rochelle, IL facility as required by corporate policies and procedures, as well as Federal, State, and Local regulations and industry standards. The Supervisor partners closely with Corporate and Regional Environmental and Safety teams to ensure programs are effective, site-specific, and aligned with enterprise expectations.

The incumbent operates as a facilitator, coach, and subject matter expert, enabling site leadership and employees to effectively own and execute safety responsibilities. While accountable for maintaining regulatory compliance, this role is critical in influencing behaviors, strengthening safety culture, and embedding safety into daily operations, rather than acting as the sole owner of outcomes. The position supports and guides onsite personnel with safety responsibilities, driving consistency, engagement, and continuous improvement across programs and practices..

Accountabilities:

• Partner with site leadership to integrate safety into operations, reinforcing shared accountability and proactive risk management
• Serve as a subject matter expert on OSHA, DOT, and applicable regulations, providing guidance on interpretation and practical implementation
• Design, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, programs, and procedures to ensure compliance and drive engagement
• Facilitate and enhance safety training programs, ensuring content is effective, relevant, and translates into safe behaviors in the workplace
• Coach supervisors and managers to lead safety within their teams, including hazard identification, incident response, and corrective action ownership
• Support and facilitate new hire safety onboarding and ongoing development of employees and leaders
• Lead and guide safety committee activities, fostering employee involvement and ownership of safety initiatives
• Serve as an advisor on Workers’ Compensation programs, supporting proper case management, early return-to-work strategies, and continuous improvement in processes
• Facilitate incident and injury investigations, focusing on root cause analysis, learning, and sustainable corrective actions
• Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation through facility inspections, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and hazard recognition processes
• Partner with operations and vendors to ensure contractor and onsite safety programs align with company expectations
• Build and maintain knowledge to support environmental compliance programs, providing guidance and training to site personnel
• Conduct self-assessments and gap analyses, partnering with leadership to address opportunities and strengthen compliance and performance
• Prepare and maintain required documentation, reports, and compliance records in alignment with regulatory and corporate requirements
• Maintain environmental compliance calendars and support timely execution of all required activities
• Communicate risks, trends, and improvement opportunities to site leadership and corporate partners to support informed decision-making
• Review projects and capital requests impacting environmental and safety aspects, providing guidance on risk and compliance considerations
• Maintain strong partnership with Regional and Corporate Environmental and Safety teams to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree - Occupational Safety; Industrial Hygiene; Environmental Sciences
• Or, equivalent training/education and direct work experience
• Experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Strong knowledge of Safety Management Systems (JJ Keller; Alchemy)
• Experience designing, implementing, and continuously improving safety programs & systems
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, operations-aligned solutions
• Strong experience leading incident investigations (Root Cause Analysis; Implementation of Corrective Actions)
• Experience delivering (safety-related) training to all levels of Org
• Ability to analyze data, and provide recommendations to Site Leadership
• Ability to drive projects to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Safety Systems used for tracking, reporting & analysis
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with: Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), Human Organizational Performance (HOP), and/or similar safety culture frameworks
• Prior experience in food manufacturing (or similar high-risk production environments)
• CSP/ASP Certification, or equilavent
• Experience supporting Workers’ Compensation programs (Including return-to-work & cost containment strategies)
• Experience supporting/leading internal & external audits (Regulatory or Customer Audits)

Benefits We Offer Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values - Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity - we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.