Safety Officer

Sentro 88 Foods, Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company in Laguna is seeking a Safety Officer to develop and implement safety policies, conduct investigations, provide training, and ensure compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and a certification in Occupational Health and Safety, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety policies in compliance with health and safety plans.
• Conduct investigations of incidents and maintain accurate records.
• Provide safety training and orientation to employees and contractors.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., BOSH)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works with the Supervisor/s to impose procedures and systems for improving efficiency and better quality. Develop and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with the approved health and safety plan by the DOLE
• Acts as the Canteen Representative on health and safety environment to investigate, or assist with the investigation, of incidents in your area of responsibility.
• Imposes and monitors all health, safety and environment activities to ensure that the agreed safety and loss prevention standards are fully implemented and properly followed.
• Carry out health and safety inspections of your workplace, eliminating work hazards, as designated above, prior to health and safety committee meetings. Provide safety training and orientation to all employees, contractors, and visitors on-site.
• Investigating accidents, writing incident reports, and making recommendations. Investigate incidents and accidents to determine causes and implement corrective measures. Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, including incident reports, training logs, and inspection findings.
• Conduct the Mandatory 8-Hour Occupational Safety & Health Seminar to all employees and new hires on a regular basis.
• Smoke Cessation Seminar for all employees on a regular basis and upon the onboarding of new hires
• Practice discipline for subordinates. Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is utilized correctly by all personnel.
• Monitors work for compliance with applicable codes, and accepted General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety practices. Promote a culture of safety awareness and ensure compliance with company safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of all the areas (kitchen, dining, offices, stock rooms, etc.) to identify and mitigate risks, e.g. signages, toolbox meetings. Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans and procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to continuously improve the safety program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., BOSH) is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)