Sr PSM Specialist

The Swan Food Company; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Swan Food Company, a CJ Schwan’s affiliate and part of CJ CheilJedang, is hiring for a Sr. PSM Specialist for day shift at our Sioux Falls facility.

You will own and strengthen the Process Safety Management program, ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance and cross-functional alignment to safety and operational excellence. Required are a bachelor’s degree in safety/engineering and 5+ years’ experience with ammonia refrigeration or related environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental, Safety Science, Engineering, or related area (must).
• 5+ years of related experience, ideally with ammonia refrigeration.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA requirements and regulatory processes.
• Experience in PSM, ammonia systems, and safety program implementation.
• Familiarity with HazID, What-If, HazOp, LOPA and similar hazard evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Drives compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP, plus related regs.
• Coaches leaders to ensure EHS policies and regulatory compliance.
• Manages all fourteen PSM elements and EPA requirements.
• Documents PHA/hazard evaluations, initial and revalidations, and projects.
• Leads PSM/RMP incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Supports emergency planning and HazMat activities as needed.

Skills

PSM expertise

Ammonia refrigeration

Regulatory compliance

Hazard analysis

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Engineering

Job description

SR. PSM Specialist - Day Shift

CJ Schwan’s, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands likeRed Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies!

Our brand-new, nearly 400,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, is taking shape — and we’re ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We’re building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together.

Join our team as aSr. PSM Specialistand play a key role in advancing a best-in-class Process Safety Management program. You’ll own PSM program elements, ensure compliance, and collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen safety and operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Drives compliance with OSHA's Process Safety Management Standard, EPAs Chemical Accident Prevention Provision Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulation and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Consults and coaches’ leaders to ensure environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies/procedures and supports the EHS department to ensure OSHA and EPA compliance at all times.
• Updates, manages, coordinates, and implements all fourteen (14) elements programs of the OSHA Process Safety Management standard and the additional requirements of EPA Risk Management Plan regulation.
• Facilitates the facility’s Risk Management Plan is documented, updated and maintained as required. Submits updates and renewals to meet EPAs requirements.
• Facilitates and documents the PHA/hazard evaluations both for initial PHAs, revalidations, revisions, and projects.
• Leads and facilitates PSM/RMP incident investigations and root cause analyses often specific to refrigeration and ammonia systems. Updates reports and submittals as required by OSHA and EPA including RMP updates.
• Works with site leadership and EHS Department to ensure emergency planning and response procedures are developed and maintained as required. Will also support the Facility Hazmat team and may serve as a HazMat team member where applicable.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Safety, Environmental, Safety Science, Engineering, or related area.
• 5+ years of related experience, ideally within an environment that utilizes ammonia refrigeration.
• Knowledge of State/Federal EPA and OSHA compliance requirements, and of regulatory requirements, procedures, and legislative processes.
• Experience in PSM, Ammonia refrigeration systems, and implementing safety programs in manufacturing and agricultural 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.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $75,000to $125,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [e-mail].