Safety Manager

Nestlé Purina North America; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America’s Development Center in St. Joseph, MO seeks a Safety Manager to lead the planning, implementation, and operation of the site’s Safety Management System (SMS).

You will empower associates, reduce injuries, and foster a proactive safety culture across the site, with collaboration across regions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in Safety & Health within industrial, manufacturing, R&D, or related environments, plus leadership experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of Safety & Health experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading safety initiatives, programs, and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety initiatives and campaigns across the site.
• Communicate safety goals and learnings across organization and regions.
• Maintain the OSHA 300 Log and internal reporting per SMS and ISO 45001.
• Lead risk assessment and risk prediction processes to identify hazards and mitigation actions.
• Investigate all work-related incidents using NCE tools to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Assist associates with PPE usage and injury reporting processes.
• Support workers' compensation processes when needed.
• Develop the Site Safety Coordinator and coach on safety leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Communication

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OSHA 300 Log

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. When you join us, you'll work to ensure our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research. Research that contributes to innovative, first to market dietary solutions as well as trusted all life stage pet food. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport. St. Joseph is a tight-knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities.

As the Safety Manager for our Nestlé Development Center, you’ll provide leadership guidance for the planning, implementation, and operation of the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS). We’ll count on you to support the evolution of our safety culture, empowering associates, and reducing work related injuries and illnesses for the Nestlé Development Center site.

• Drive employee awareness and engagement for safety initiatives by organizing and executing site-wide safety campaigns and events
• Effectively communicate at all levels on site and in the organization, including development centers in other regions to share and learn best practices
• Maintain the OSHA 300 Log and internal reporting as required by Purina Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with the certification requirements of ISO 45001
• Lead implementation and utilization of risk assessment and risk prediction processes to ensure effective identification, communication, and mitigation of workplace hazards by all team members
• Ensure investigation of all work-related incidents utilizing Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) problem solving tools to identify root causes and develop actions to prevent recurrence
• Support associates with safety-related inquiries, including proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure the process for reporting and managing injury cases is implemented properly and understood by everyone
• Support employees with Workers Compensation process if/when needed
• Lead and develop the Site Safety Coordinator, ensuring alignment of goals with site plans, partnering on employee development plans, and providing regular coaching and feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of Safety & Health experience in industrial, manufacturing, military, government, R&D, or similar environments, including leading safety initiatives, programs, and/or cross-functional projects

Other

• 2+ years of relevant supervisory or leadership experience is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a professional Safety & Health role within a Research & Development environment is preferred
• Professional certifications related to the Safety Health and Environmental field are preferred

The approximate pay range for this position is $79,000.00 to $141,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

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Job Requisition: 410180

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