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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title: Safety Manager

Job Summary: Safety Manager is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of Health, Safety, and Security policies while complying with OSHA and EPA standards. The Safety Manager will provide leadership and guidance through change management and enhancing a culture of safety awareness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implements and develops procedures with management that effectively identifies and controls hazards to prevent injury.
• Develops and implements Safety programs, processes and procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Aides in the development of new managers in the organization in areas of safety and health and drives change as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of incidents and metrics to appropriate governmental agencies and risk management personnel.
• Monitors accident trends to target areas of deficiency and makes recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring and identifies potential overexposures.
• Assists in conducting training for team members, supervisors and sub-contractors as needed.
• Assists in conducting incident investigations and completing recordkeeping requirements.
• Stay abreast of state and federal laws and regulations that impact general industry and construction.
• Responsible for Workers' Compensation program including injury management and oversight of Health Services.
• Managing costs for the department.
• Monitors daily activities to ensure a safe work environment, through training, audits, inspections, and enforcement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of safety.
• Lead internal teams, safety related activities and projects.
• Partner with all departments, management and team members to promote safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience including safety related position and/or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and other applicable Federal and State legislations.
• Basic First Aid Certification, EMT licenses and knowledge of Worker's Compensation is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team of resourceful and skilled team members.
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Advanced computer skills including Google Suite.
• Knowledge of Kronos or other timekeeping system.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Coaching and performance management experience a plus.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills including root cause analysis.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)