Safety Specialist
Company: Reser's Fine Foods
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary: Under limited supervision, oversees the health
and safety of Reser's employee personnel and plant property.
Benefits and Culture We offer a competitive compensation and
benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life,
build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers
choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and
ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits
include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with
discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid
holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.We strive to be
your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this
means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are
committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of
belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.General
SummaryAdministers health and safety programs, including
environmental policies in accordance with State and Federal OSHA
compliance. Under limited supervision, oversees the health and
safety of Reser's employee personnel and plant property.Principle
Duties and ResponsibilitiesPromotes and supports a culture of
safety within the plant and company and coordinates plant safety
committee activities and meetings. Advises and assists employees in
adherence to company and local, state and federal regulatory
standards.Oversees incident investigation and reporting procedures
in collaboration with plant and corporate leadership for follow up
to closure including root cause analysis.Tracks corrective actions,
loss sources and trends. Develops, monitors and communicates to
local site leadership the associated KPIs.Utilizing safety
management system regular follow up with local site leadership on
incident and case management.Provides training on use of safety
management system to local site staff who will utilize
system.Applying continuous improvement practices, identifies waste
in current processes and programs. Discusses findings with local
site leadership and Corporate Risk Management.Utilizing corporate
standards and templates, facilitates in the implementation of local
and facility specific compliance programs.Assists with property
risk improvement opportunities to identify gaps in life safety and
facility protection obligations. Completes actions to established
targets and objectives for the site and oversees actions through
completion. in collaboration with site and corporate
management.Assists in conducting safety and security audits and
observations both formally and informally.Partners with leadership
on environmental compliance and training.Develops and provides
safety related resources and training. Maintains related tracking
documentation (LOTO, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard
Communication, Machine Guarding etc.).Administers employee safety
training in the company learning management system (LMS) and
provides specific on the job safety or "train the trainer"
coaching.Builds strong relationships and open lines of
communication across plant management teams.Works with insurance
companies, loss control representatives and local contractors to
ensure EHS best practices.Job SpecificationsBachelor's degree in
Occupational Health, Safety and/or Environmental Sciences
preferred.3+ years' experience performing safety program
administration duties in a manufacturing facility, or an equivalent
combination of education and/or experience. Experience in food
manufacturing preferred.Must have knowledge of state and federal
OHSA requirements, EPA preferred.Excellent communication,
organizational and advisory skills.Bilingual - English/Spanish
skills are preferred.Working ConditionsOffice and production
environments - both indoors and outdoors.Environment may be wet or
dry and temperatures may range from 0--F to 100--F.Occasional
exposure to possible hazardous materials and noise.Ability to work
independently and autonomously.Depending on business needs hours of
work will include early mornings, third shift or weekends.May
require long periods of standing and walking.Travel may be required
up to 10%, dependent on business needs.Recipe for SuccessReser's is
the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side
dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and
food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has
been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs,
music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's
family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main St Bistro,
Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees,
Reser's operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and
actively supports the communities it serves.
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