Safety Director

Midwest Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Midwest Foods in Chicago, IL is seeking a Safety Director to lead occupational health policies and safety operations across all facilities. You will develop and coordinate safety programs for a wholesale distributor serving Chicago and nearby states.

The role oversees OSHA compliance, policy updates, staff training, and risk assessments, fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring regulatory adherence on site.

Qualifications

• Extensive OSHA standards knowledge and application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training sessions.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop, implement safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety laws and OSHA records.
• Maintain OSHA logs and related safety documentation.
• Create and update safety programs and policies.
• Provide support to the safety committee and foster a strong safety culture.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety inspections.
• Train employees on applicable safety standards and revise trainings as needed.
• Represent the company in safety matters with regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Training delivery

Organizational skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety

Safety Engineering / EH

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Midwest Foods Chicago - Chicago, IL 60632

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Midwest Foods is a wholesale food distributor providing top quality food products to numerous food establishments in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana. We import fruits and vegetables from all over the world and distribute these products to local markets. We are looking to complement our growth by hiring a Safety Director.

The Safety Director will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization.

Job type: on site, overseeing and managing all company facilities

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Ensures completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Ensures that the OSHA safety log and other administrative requirements related to safety operations and regulations are properly maintained.
• Create and update safety policies, procedures and programs.
• Provides technical and administrative support to the safety committee.
• Foster a positive safety culture where employees feel comfortable reporting hazards and concerns.
• Stops operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems. Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses.
• Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Represent the company in safety-related matters with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Reviews work related accidents, auto claims, and incident reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bachelors’ degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.
• At least five years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, VL, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
• 401-k with employer match
• Vacation and PTO/sick days