Safety Manager

PSSI; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives and foster a culture of safety excellence. This role involves identifying hazards in food processing environments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supporting operations teams across various locations. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the health and safety of team members while driving continuous improvement in safety practices. If you're passionate about safety and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.
• Proven success in decision making and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance across all locations.
• Conduct investigations related to safety incidents and OSHA complaints.
• Communicate effectively with Safety Directors and Operations teams.

Skills

Safety Management

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Conflict Resolution

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety related field

Equivalent job experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you a seasoned safety professional ready to take on a leadership role? We are seeking a Safety Manager to spearhead safety initiatives, drive compliance, and foster a culture of safety excellence across our organization. Join us in ensuring the well-being of our team members – apply now to lead our division toward a safety future!

WHO WE ARE:

• The Leader in food-industry-related contract sanitation and food safety
• Over $1 Billion in sales with an excellent history of organic and acquisition growth
• Over 13,000 team members throughout North America
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia with team members working in over 300 customer plants throughout North America

OUR VISION:

To be the leading food safety solutions company that owns the standard of health and safety for our PSSI family and brand protection for our partners.

• Safety: We are committed to the health and safety of our team members and set the standard of food safety for the protection of our customers’ products and brands.
• Integrity: We speak with candor, act with transparency, follow through on our commitments and abide by our principles and values.
• Team: We respect and value our team members, embrace diversity, and invest in their development through coaching and training.
• Customer Focus: We strive to exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations through open communication, relationships, and continuous improvement.
• Achievement: We manage our business to provide opportunities and stability for our team members, and bring value to our customers, owners, and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Safety Manager is dedicated to identifying hazards in challenging food processing industrial environments and requires effective communication and confidence in evaluating, training, and mentoring others on safety concepts. Job duties include:

• Support PSSI Safety programs at all locations and division and company-wide safety KPIs.
• Maintain regular and open communications with Safety Directors, Tech Services Managers and all other designated individuals and advise issues related to Safety, Health, and Environmental.
• Attend division conference calls and meetings.
• Ensure PSSI’s operations teams comply with all external customer requirements, government agencies, and established PSSI policies and procedures.
• Perform investigations at the plant level as needed, including but not limited to severe injuries, OSHA complaints, and when necessary to assist other PSSI departments, while ensuring all investigations are followed up with and an action plan is implemented successfully.
• Assist with all OSHA visits within the division by following established OSHA SOP, including managing site visits, addressing complaints, and helping the Safety Compliance and Senior Safety Directors with informational conferences, as needed.
• Support implementation and maintenance of safety policies within the division and address plant specific needs and assist with making action plans to solve plant level issues.
• Field calls from plants within the division and escalate as necessary to Safety Director.
• Assist team in other divisions as necessary, which may include travel to other geographic areas.

Provide open communication, support, and resources to all Site Managers, Division Operations, and PSSI supporting services.

Make improvements in communication with Site Managers and division operations group.

Overall implementation of action plans, follow-up, and resolution of safety issues.

Other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid and active Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety related field or equivalent job experience.
• Proven success related to decision making and conflict resolution.
• Shown integrity and self-motivation.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• Company and technology experience, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification.

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in your home office, when not travelling to the corporate headquarters, customer, or plant locations which may require the use of PPE including safety glasses, hardhat, ear protection, and/or other protective equipment/clothing. Walking, standing, sitting, and computer work are all required in this environment. Sitting for extended periods of time when travelling (mostly driving) is also required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. PSSI is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. PSSI will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!