Sr Manager Process Safety Management

Schwan's Company; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a seasoned process-safety professional to lead PSM and RMP compliance for ammonia refrigeration systems. You’ll coordinate inspections, hazard analyses, and incident investigations while supporting multiple facilities and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in EPA/OSHA regulations, PSM experience, and the ability to travel up to 50% to support operations and safety initiatives across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Environmental/Safety Science/Engineering or related area.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in EPA and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Experience in PSM, ammonia systems preferred.
• Experience implementing safety programs in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations and related standards.
• Leads internal PSM/RMP incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develops and manages inspection, testing and PM plans for ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Mentors junior PSM staff and coordinates across facilities.
• Travel domestically up to 50% as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Team leadership

MS Office proficiency

Report generation

Ability to work in matrix org

Training & mentorship

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Environmental/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

APSM PSM software

CMMS

Job description

CJ Schwan’s , we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

What You Will Do:

• Supports compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard, EPA’s Chemical Accident Prevention Provision Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulation and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Dotted-line support may apply across multiple facilities and for multiple PSM staff members.
• Supports, coaches and develops talents and capabilities of junior PSM staff members.
• Supports key compliance activities for the 14 Elements of PSM and RMP as needed. Such activities include but are not limited to Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analysis, Operating Procedures, Operator Training, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, Incident Investigation, Compliance Audits and Risk Management Plans.
• Responsible for conducting and/or coordinating internal Mechanical Integrity inspections for your assigned facilities. Will generate reports and work with facilities to understand findings, ensure the plan for remediation is timely, comprehensive and appropriate to maintain safe system operations.
• Develops and manages inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance plans and equipment reliability programs for the covered process(es) and utilities where appropriate.
• Ensures facilities are in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, RAGAGEP, etc. This will include related systems such as utilities and safety systems as needed.
• Manages company standards and/or facility programs for preventive maintenance, reliability and “up-time” of refrigeration systems.
• Monitors, tracks and reports PM completion rates and acts to implement improvements where necessary or appropriate.
• Assists and may lead in the development of multi-year capital, reliability and asset management plans.
• Supports and facilitates internal compliance assessments and external compliance audit activities for PSM and RMP compliance.
• Ensures report generation, works with facilities to understand findings, ensure the plan for remediation is timely, comprehensive, appropriate and complete to maintain safe and compliant system operation.
• Facilitates, leads and reports out on internal facility compliance status as it relates to general compliance, refrigeration system operation, reliability, safety and up-time.
• Provides guidance and leadership for facility PSM and refrigeration staff to implement standardized management systems and tracking to ensure system performance and safety is transparent and communicated to leadership.
• Leads and facilitates PSM/RMP incident investigations and root cause analyses. Updates reports and submittals as required by OSHA and EPA including RMP updates.
• Supports design review of plans and technical documents for compliance in new construction and for modified facilities.
• Supports on-demand and on-site as needed for facility refrigeration operability issues, center-lining, safety improvements, etc. Domestic travel required.
• Maintain and update knowledge base on compliance and technical aspects of ammonia refrigeration systems.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Safety/ Environmental /Safety Science / Engineering or related area
• 10+ years of related experience
• Expertise in State/Federal EPA and OSHA compliance requirements, regulatory requirements, procedures and legislative processes.
• Expertise in Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) for ammonia systems, including but not limited to IIAR, NEC, ASME and B&PVC.
• Experience in PSM, preferred with ammonia systems.
• Experience in implementing safety programs in manufacturing environments.
• Experience in hazard evaluation techniques such as Hazard Identification (HazID), What-If, Hazard and Operability (HazOp), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and others as needed.
• Ability to use software and reporting to track key performance indicators.
• Proficient in MS Office, email and Internet functions; Must include high proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
• Experience in AutoCAD, SAP, APSM PSM software packages is preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems, report generation and synthesis of reports is preferred.
• Ability to facilitate, direct and motivate employees and organize and coordinate various safety training activities; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate to all levels of the organization, from front-line operators to corporate executive team members.
• Previous experience managing and motivating a team.
• High-level project management, interpersonal communications and critical thinking ability required.
• Ability to produce results in a matrix organization where teammates are not direct reports.
• Domestic travel required, up to 50%

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $107,000 – $178,000 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class