Sr. Safety Specialist

Sr. Safety Specialist

The Senior Safety Specialist develops and implements safety-related programs and processes meant to prevent injuries, fires, or other workplace accidents. This position supports technical and cultural change in employee safety and will be highly visible on the plant floor. This individual with be responsible for driving safety at Milk Processing facility in Tulare, CA with 450 employees.
Job Scope, DUTY OR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

· Development and implementation site-specific Safety Programs: Tracking Safety Brakes, fire extinguisher, safety shower and eyewash inspections, ordering and stocking PPE, monitor Confined Space program, AED Program, Contractor Safety Program, LOTO program, Fall Protection program, conducting regular safety walk-through and identify any safety hazards and make recommendations to correct the hazard

· Report Plant Metrics: Maintain records of incidents (near miss, first aid, recordable, etc.) and enter them into the EHS website.

· Track completion of Action Plans and ensure progress.

· Enter monthly EHS metrics into the EHS website and help prepare monthly EHS reports.

· Lead Incident Investigations - determine root causes, gathers and analyzes statistics, makes recommendations for improvements and report out.

· Training: Creates and delivers safety training programs educating employees on safe working practices, appropriate equipment operation, and emergency procedures.

· Track required employee training and notify supervisors when employee training is incomplete. 

· Collect training material so it is available to other trainers and enter quizzes and attendance sheets into a training record-keeping program. 

· Send routine communications to the EHS Manager and staff regarding all health and safety matters

· Facilitate Safety committee meetings.

· Any other Health and Safety functions as needed

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE - EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Safety Management or related field, AND 3+ years of safety leadership experience in food, Dairy, heavy industrial or manufacturing environment

· In lieu of degree, 5+ years in food, Dairy, heavy industrial or manufacturing environment with an emphasis on Safety.

Desired Certifications Preferred:

· The following Safety & Environmental certifications are preferred; PE, FET, CSP, ASP, CHMM,

COMPETENCIES-SKILLS (Required):

· Possess strong leadership skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills

· Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company

· Strong computer skills, including usage of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

· Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

· Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements

· Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment

· Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present

· Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays.

Note: This is a 1st shift role and may require off shift hours, weekends or holidays as required

Salary Range: $77,000- 115,000 depending on experience.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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