SAFETY ENGINEER

McCormick & Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The French's Food Company is seeking a full-time Safety Engineer for its Springfield, MO plant. You will report to the Safety Health & Environment Manager and lead risk reduction initiatives across disciplines to protect employee health and safety.

Key responsibilities include regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene monitoring, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE program development, and incident investigations to support global safety policies and plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years safety experience with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and State safety regulations required.
• Advanced knowledge of occupational safety and industrial hygiene principles, including program development, hazard assessment, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to align safety initiatives with business priorities through collaboration with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership teams.
• Basic understanding of US and international safety standards (ANSI, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe practices, injury/illness prevention processes and risk management by conducting risk assessments and job safety analysis on plant equipment.
• Compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements, application of Health and Safety policies, establishment of best practices for the plant/facility.
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring, air quality, noise, temperature, and/or radiation levels to verify compliance with regulations.
• Inspect facility, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards.
• Assist in developing lockout tagout procedures, ensuring technician compliance, training & equipment meets machine guarding requirements.
• Ensure regulatory programs are developed and implemented (e.g., Contractors, Powered Industrial Trucks, Confined Space, Chemical Management-SDS).
• Leading investigations impacting employee health and safety.
• Develop and implement comprehensive industrial hygiene programs, including hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and PPE.
• Providing SHE support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment.
• Reviewing Plant processes and standards to identify potential safety concerns and confirm appropriate PPE.
• Impact safety performance of the facility through leadership and involvement with all teams.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through application of technical experience and review of precedents.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The French's Food Company , a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time Safety Engineer for the plant located in Springfield, MO. This person will report to the Safety Health & Enviornmental Manager.

With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality. From French's Classic Yellow Mustard, long America's top-selling mustard, to its most recent innovations, such as Franks Red Hot, the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered “clean, simple ingredients.” To learn more please visit us at www.frenchs.com .

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Safety, Health & Environment Manager, the Safety Engineer is responsible for facilitating the reduction of occupational risk through implementation of procedures and engineering processes that support Global McCormick Health & Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe practices, injury/illness prevention processes and risk management by conducting risk assessments and job safety analysis’ on plant equipment.
• Responsible for compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements, application of McCormick Health and Safety policies and procedures, establishment of best practices for the plant/facility.
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring, air quality, noise, temperature, and/or radiation levels to verify compliance with regulations.
• Inspect facility, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards.
• Assist in developing lockout tagout procedures, ensuring technician compliance, training & equipment meets all machine guarding requirements.
• Ensure regulatory programs are developed and implemented (ex. Contractors, Powered Industrial Trucks, Confined Space, Chemical Management-SDS, etc.)
• Leading investigations impacting employee health and safety.
• Develop and implement comprehensive industrial hygiene programs, including hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and personal protective equipment (PPE), to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect employee health and safety.
• Providing SHE support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment.
• Reviewing Plant processes and standards to identify potential safety concerns and confirm appropriate PPE.
• Impact safety performance of the facility through leadership and involvement with all teams.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of technical experience and review of precedents.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 5+ years safety experience with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and State safety regulations required.
• Advanced knowledge of occupational safety and industrial hygiene principles, including program development, hazard assessment, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and align safety initiatives with broader business priorities through effective collaboration with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership teams.
• Basic understanding of the industry sector in which they are operating and the impact to own function. Knowledge and use of US and international safety standards (ANSI, ISO, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

French's is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, French's does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.