Patient Safety Manager jobs in Vineland, NJ

What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities.
In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.  

Our benefits include: 

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans) ​​​​​​
• 401K Plan – with a 100% company match up to 3%. 50% match on the next 2%​​​​​​
• Company-funded Long Term and Short-Term Disability ​​​​​​
• Company funded Life Insurance Policy 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Job Description – Environmental Health and Safety Manager 
Location: Millville, NJ
Shift: 1st Shift Flexible
Reports to: Plant Manager
Status: Salary - Exempt

Job Summary:
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that employee and  environmental programs are developed and that the company is adhering to regulations, other legislative and statutory requirements.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Investigate injuries/illnesses, near-misses and environmental incidents
• Manages and directs site in achieving Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) targets & objectives
• Develop, implement and improve Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs and processes including emergency preparedness and fire protection, safety risk assessments and safe working procedures for non-office activities, hazardous waste management, training, ergonomics, contractor safety, and crisis management
• Provide status updates and recommendations to senior management on program and policy development for health, safety and environmental compliance programs 
• Monitor & inspect employees for compliance with PPE and other regulations 
• Analyze spend and monitor budgets to identify cost savings opportunities 
• Stay informed of industry best practices providing input and leadership in development and roll-out of companywide policies and procedures 
• The position may also be responsible for treating minor injuries, managing worker’s comp 
• Stay informed of industry best practices providing input and leadership in development and roll-out of companywide policies and procedures 
• Identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control practices and programs 
• Maintains permits and compliance systems for Company
• This role may require off-shift and weekend work 
• This role may require some travel (less than 5%) 
• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Sciences/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Engineering or related degree preferred. 
• Professional certification desired (Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Auditor) 
• Safety-related professional certifications desired. 
• 3-7 years of experience with an emphasis in health and safety management or experience in a technical environment requiring adherence to strong health and safety practices 
• Familiarity with business continuity standards and practices 
• Effective coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills ​​​​​​

Desired Qualities:  

• Collaborator - able to work with other members of the processing team 
• Adaptive - adjusts to changing priorities and conditions 
• Motivated - self-starter with the ability to work in a team and independently to achieve team objectives 
• Safety conscious - abide by all safety measures put in place at Innovation Foods 
• Customer focused- understands the need for the highest standard of food quality in production

Innovation Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact JoinUs@innovation-foods.com for assistance.