We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.
We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.
„The future is circular“
Safety Manager – North AmericaCandidates must be located in one of these cities: San Antonio, Indianapolis, McDonough, Portland, or DallasSummary:This critical role is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and compliance of IFCO’s Health & Safety and Integrated Management System (IMS) across North America. The position plays a key role in fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory and ISO compliance, and supporting continuous improvement in performance and processes.Key Responsibilities:
- Drive a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and compliance.
- Oversee IMS implementation, maintenance, and certification processes.
- Serve as the subject matter expert to operational leaders, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, CCOHS, ANSI, ISO 45001, and internal standards.
- Manage documentation and provide regular reporting on H&S metrics.
- Lead incident investigations and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.
- Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
- Champion innovative safety programs and future technology adoption.
- Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, Safety or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in H&S management with regulatory and ISO experience.
- Familiarity with OSHA, CCOHS, ANSI standards, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001.
- Strong communication, analytical, risk assessment, and leadership skills.
- Experience influencing change and managing cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel across North America.
- Competitive benefits starting on the 1st of the month after hire.
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
- Annual bonus and merit increase potential.
- A collaborative environment with leadership development opportunities.
At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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What We Do
IFCO is the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, serving customers in 50+ countries.
IFCO operates a pool of over 370 million Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) globally, which are used for 2 billion shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other items from suppliers to grocery retailers every year.
IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality and lowering costs, food waste and environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.
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