Safety Manager

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Chicago Heights, IL, USA
In-Office
110K-163K Annually
Expert/Leader
Food • Other • Chemical
A partner creating essential ingredients to improve quality of life
The Role
The Safety Manager will lead safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, develop training programs, conduct risk assessments, and manage incident reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Manager to lead our health and safety initiatives at our Chicago Heights, Illinois plant. This key position is responsible for driving continuous improvement in safety performance, providing strategic direction and training, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with a dedicated team, including one direct report, to foster a culture of safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Policy Development: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that comply with company, local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Training & Development: Develop and execute training programs for managers and employees, focusing on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, and safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the site adheres to all OSHA regulations, including meticulous recordkeeping and safety audits.
  • Safety Leadership: Lead weekly safety meetings and coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training and communication initiatives.
  • Risk Assessment: Conduct regular inspections to identify potential EHS risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on the implementation of these measures.
  • Incident Investigation: Spearhead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents, injuries, and near misses, driving actionable improvements to prevent future occurrences.
  • Environmental Initiatives: Collaborate with the Corporate Environmental Department to facilitate robust environmental programs.
  • Incident Reporting: Manage the reporting and follow-up of workplace incidents in coordination with relevant agencies.
  • Workers' Compensation: Oversee site Workers Compensation claims to ensure timely and effective management.
  • Process Safety Management (PSM): Champion the application of PSM practices, including Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review.
  • Job Analysis: Perform routine job skills analysis and task assessments to enhance safety measures.
  • Safety Culture: Demonstrate and promote management's commitment to safety at all levels of the organization.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor one safety professional, fostering their growth and development.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
  • Experience: A minimum of 10 years in a health and safety role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the chemical or food industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively train and engage others.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial chemical processes.

Physical Requirements:

  • Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available
  • Frequent plant field visits that require protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, respiratory protection

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
  • Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
  • Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
  • 401k eligibility and company match up to 5% with immediate vesting
  • Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
  • Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
  • Educational assistance program
  • The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Join us in making a significant impact on workplace safety and health at Innophos. If you are passionate about fostering a safe work environment and are ready to take on this vital role, we encourage you to apply!
 
 
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.
Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.  
Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
 
 
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 10 years in a health and safety role within a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
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The Company
HQ: Cranbury, NJ
690 Employees

What We Do

Innophos is a leading global producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphates and minerals to help our customers offer products that are tasty, healthy, and nutritious. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico, and China.

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