Commissary Safety Specialist

Northgate Markets; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Commissary Safety Specialist in Irvine, California. The role involves designing and implementing safety programs to ensure compliance with safety regulations, conducting inspections, and leading training initiatives. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills, along with a background in safety management. If you're passionate about maintaining a safe work environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with employees and management.
• Ability to analyze data to identify root causes of accidents.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of safety programs and policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and accident investigations.
• Provide safety training for all associates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

4-year college degree

2-year background in Safety Manufacturing

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Commissary Safety Specialist primary responsibilities include the design, development, implementation and administration of plant-wide safety and occupational health related programs, policies and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injuries, illness and property damage. These functions include, but are not limited to such factors as chemical, physical and ergonomic. This role is responsible for creating safety training programs and conducting accident investigations. This position coordinates with outside safety and health agencies and maintains compliance with Cal-OSHA, local, state, and federal safety and health requirements, conducts audits, and assist in the administration of workers’ compensation activities between associates & health care professionals. The Commissary Safety Specialist will primarily report to the Director of Plant Operations, who will provide overall direction, and secondarily (dotted line) report the company Safety Leader.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Be the leader of Safety at the Commissary, and all Safety programs and policies

· Develop, implement and be the Chairperson of the Safety Committee

· Collaborate with the leaders of the Commissary to define safety philosophies and implement safety programs

· Frequently communicate safety related topics with Commissary leadership, including, but not limited to, safety results, safety initiatives, and safety risk

· Set goals for accident reduction at the Commissary and communicate Safety metrics and performance

· Perform routine walkthrough inspections of the facility to identify & address safety issues

· Conduct quarterly in-depth job hazard and environmental assessments at the Commissary with the focus of improving associate safety and implement risk mitigating initiatives

· Perform thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and develop countermeasures and take necessary corrective actions

· Lead ongoing Safety training for all associates on safety policies, procedures, & regulations

· Ensure the safety of associates by providing the required PPE to perform the job tasks safely, this includes developing a budget & managing expenses

· Assure compliance with Cal OSHA standards, which include updating or developing Safety training documents and ensuring required documentation is maintained

· Manage Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures

· 'Hands-on' liaison with Maintenance and Sanitation as it relates to Safety of personnel and equipment

· Must be capable of and willing to work various schedules, including overnight, and responding to emergencies during off shifts, weekends, and/or holidays

SUCCESS FACTORS

Individuals who thrive in this position will be:

· Executors: Collaborates with Commissary leadership to maintain the Safety culture and assure safety goals are met

· Tacticians: Ability to communicate with all levels of Commissary personnel to create strong connections and build credibility with peers and supervisors

· Decisive: Communicates with Commissary leadership about opportunities observed, even when unpopular, in a quick and well-informed manner

· Leaders: Motivates and inspires Commissary personnel, gaining buy-in and compliance through conducted trainings to ensure safety goals are met

· Strategists: Keeps an eye on the bigger picture and focuses on maintaining the Safety culture derived from our organizational Values

TALENT PROFILE

· Leader’s talent should include being able to:

o Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct thorough investigations, inspections, & audits

o Fundamental knowledge of Safety programs

o Remain attentive to business needs, changes, challenges, and demands

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with employees and management

o Ability to analyze data to identify root causes of accidents

· Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

· Must have proficient computer skills to perform required duties (ex: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail)

· Physical demands include occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; move for long periods; sit; use the computer; type; talk; and hear

RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCE METRICS

· Accident Frequency Rate (Commissary)

· Safety Incidents Reported

· Serious Safety Violations

· Safety Observation Rate

· Safety Training & Certification Rate

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

· 2-year background in Safety Manufacturing environment preferred

· 4-year college degree preferred

· Preferred strong working knowledge of federal and state safety laws/regulations

· Background in creating and implementing initiatives and programs

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

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