Manger Employee Safety and Security

Richelieu Foods; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Richelieu Foods, Beaver Dam, WI, seeks an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to coordinate plant safety initiatives and guide the safety program, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees at the Beaver Dam site.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in EHS, 5-7 years of leadership experience, OSHA expertise, and strong communication. Salary ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 with bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles, including Combustible Dust, PSM, LOTO, Hot Work, Permit Required Confined Space Entry, PIT, and MEWPs.
• Proficient in various risk assessment and root cause analysis methods.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge; advanced in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Influence behavior and inspire commitment to safety standards and work environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental programs and applicable regulations by monitoring programs and conducting audits.
• Oversee incident investigation processes and review injury/illness reports.
• Develop, manage, and conduct safety and environmental audits, inspections, and observations; perform root cause analyses.
• Lead tracking and reporting of safety and environmental metrics to onsite management.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation measures, including ergonomic considerations.
• Develop and assess effectiveness of plant safety training programs.
• Collaborate with safety leaders across the company to implement safety-focused policies and programs.
• Represent the company as safety subject matter expert and monitor waste management activities.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Risk assessment

Excel

Office suite

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel Proficiency

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Beaver Dam - BEAVER DAM, WI 53916, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Varies, Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Reports To:

Sr. Manager, Health & Safety

Location:

Beaver Dam, WI

Company Information

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else – delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the coordination, planning, and execution of our plant safety initiatives. The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will also provide guidance and direction for the plant’s safety management program ensuring that we maintain a safe working environment for our employees. This position will support our Beaver Dam, WI manufacturing plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all employees to comply with Richelieu Foods safety and health standards and work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company safety and environmental programs and applicable federal, state, and local regulations by monitoring program effectiveness, conducting audits, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions.
• Oversee incident investigation processes including a review of all injury / illness / non-injury incident investigation reports.
• Develop, manage, and conduct safety and environmental audits, inspections, and observations; perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate as an active member of the Plant leadership team.
• Lead the tracking and assessment of safety and environmental requirements and maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics reporting to onsite management teams.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomic considerations, in all such efforts.
• Develop, facilitate, and assess effectiveness of plant safety training programs including new hire safety orientation, standard work training for hourly positions, monthly management team leadership training, and specialized safety training as required.
• Collaborate with site safety leaders across the Company in the development and implementation of safety focused policies, programs, and objectives.
• Assist in the development and administration of company safety incentive programs, including the evaluation of the effectiveness of such programs in positively changing employee behavior.
• Represent the company both internally and externally, as the subject matter expert in all safety and environmental issues.
• Monitor waste management and recycling activities to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Analyze environmental monitoring data and prepare compliance reports and permits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles, including Combustible Dust, PSM, LOTO, Hot Work, Permit Required Confined Space Entry, PIT, and MEWPs.
• Proficient in various risk assessment and root cause analysis methods.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge; advanced in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience.
• CSP/CIH/OHST certification.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Must be an effective communicator, able to work both independently, and in teams of various sizes.
• Strong ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines with detail orientated focus on results.
• Demonstrated effective interaction with regulatory agencies and senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions.

Work Environment

This role requires 100% onsite attendance to perform the essential functions of the role and has significant interaction with employees in our Beaver Dam location.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Pay and Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $110,000 and $130,000. This role may also be eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus.

• Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Disclosures

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.