Senior PSM & Ammonia Safety Leader

Smithfield Foods; North East (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Maryland is seeking a Sr. Distribution PSM Manager to lead the Process Safety Management program across sites, ensuring compliance and proactive safety culture.

You will drive strategies, audits, training, and KPI development to protect people and processes. You will coordinate with plant personnel, manage third‑party auditors, and implement process and equipment improvements for safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or related field and 8+ years of PSM management responsibilities in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership, required.
• Previous Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations with emphasis on PSM.
• Extensive knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) methodologies, e.g HAZOP, What If.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to reach joint decisions, identify and resolve problems.
• Effectively adapt to changing situations, unexpected issues and varied job demands.
• Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.
• Candidate is energized by travel up to 75%

Responsibilities

• PSM Strategy & Compliance - Create, support, and implement innovative strategies to strengthen and improve Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance across all applicable locations.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes by determining the applicability of current and pending rules related to PSM and ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Collaboration & Oversight - Partner with plant personnel to manage all aspects of PSM, ensuring seamless execution and compliance.
• Serve as the primary coordinator and interface for third‑party PSM auditors, guaranteeing smooth audits and accurate reporting.
• Process & Equipment Excellence - Develop, evaluate, and recommend process and equipment improvements to maximize safety and operational efficiency.
• Establish and enforce adherence to PSM auditing schedules, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews, and Mechanical Integrity testing.
• Incident Response & Prevention - Lead root cause analysis and implement preventive/corrective actions following any upset condition or ammonia release. Ensure contractors working on ammonia systems are certified and properly trained for their tasks.
• Performance & Training - Develop and maintain PSM‑related KPIs to track progress and drive accountability. Lead safety activities related to PSM and ammonia refrigeration, and train applicable personnel to build a culture of safety and compliance.

Skills

PSM knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or related field

Tools

HAZOP

PHA methodologies

OSHA/EPA regulations

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Maryland is seeking a Sr. Distribution PSM Manager to lead the Process Safety Management program across sites, ensuring compliance and proactive safety culture.

You will drive strategies, audits, training, and KPI development to protect people and processes. You will coordinate with plant personnel, manage third‑party auditors, and implement process and equipment improvements for safety and efficiency.