Plant Safety & Compliance Leader

Saputo, Inc.; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Meaningful compensation & benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Plant Safety Manager to lead safety and risk programs across the facility in Wisconsin. You'll review regulations, analyze incidents, develop safety training, and drive improvements with all departments to prevent accidents.

Direct reports may be involved. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety Management and 2+ years in food/dairy manufacturing, with strong OSHA knowledge, Excel/PowerPoint, and PLC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Safety Management, Industrial Risk Management, Enviornmental, or the equivalent combination of relevant experience and education and 2 or more years of relevant experience in food/dairy manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret OSHA standards.
• Ability to develop relationships and effectively influence at all levels internally (i.e. management teams) and externally (regulators).
• Strong strategic thinking skills with broad-based business acumen and experience, with proven ability to identify opportunities and lead change initiatives.
• Ability to train and motivate others to champion Health and Safety success.

Responsibilities

• Review regulations and ensuring compliance
• Review incident reports and assist with corrective actions
• Perform/review JSA's for all plant positions annually
• Maintain inventory of all plant required PPE and provide best PPE options
• Maintain Health & Safety Programs
• Develop and enhance Policies and Procedures through on-the-floor presence and employee engagement
• Conduct Inspections and Audits
• Work with Human Resources to assist with Workers' Compensation programs
• Maintain up-to-date information by attending Safety Related Training Courses
• Help facilitate annual Safety Training
• Provide Safety Training at new hire orientations
• Participate in and Facilitate Plant Safety Meetings
• Evaluate and present Safety related plant projects
• Participate in project meetings identifying safety risks ahead of project date
• Evaluate new equipment for safety hazards and develop LOTO procedures
• Analyze historical data to identify root causes and patterns in safety
• Follow up on corporate safety audit action items and management of the action log
• Perform LOTO and Confined Space Audits, Fall Protection Inspections and maintain associated programs
• Risk Assessment and site preparedness for emergency action plans
• Prepare and participate in corporate safety audits
• Safety Management Systems liaison and management follow up
• Provide leadership in all areas of Health & Safety and perform additional duties as required
• Supervise the environmental compliance programs to ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines as applicable to each program component and requirement.

Skills

OSHA standards understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Safety Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Programmable Logic Controllers

Manufacturing software

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Plant Safety Manager to lead safety and risk programs across the facility in Wisconsin. You'll review regulations, analyze incidents, develop safety training, and drive improvements with all departments to prevent accidents.

Direct reports may be involved. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety Management and 2+ years in food/dairy manufacturing, with strong OSHA knowledge, Excel/PowerPoint, and PLC experience.