SAFETY MANAGER plans and manages the general health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures of the organization. Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with governmental regulatory agencies. Being a SAFETY MANAGER designs and directs safety training programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. Develops worker plans and policies for new employee safety orientation including skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Additionally, SAFETY MANAGER studies, identifies, and reports causes of past accidents and develops recommendations and follow-up to prevent accident recurrences. Requires a bachelor's degree of occupational safety and health or related degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The SAFETY MANAGER manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a SAFETY MANAGER typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position is responsible for the plant implementation of Food Safety Programs including, HACCP, and GFSI compliance, and sensory leadership. This position provides direct supervisory oversight of Supplier Quality Specialist, Sensory and QA Raw Materials staffing. This individual works closely with members of Plant Management, Food Safety and Sensory, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, R&D, Culinary, and Sourcing and leads the Food Safety/ Team. This position is designated as the SQF Practitioner. This position is also designated as Deputy to the Quality Manager. In this individual’s absence, the Quality Manager will assume responsibilities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology or a degree in a related Life Science from four-year College or University, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
EXPERIENCEo One or more years of relevant industry experience.o One or more years of supervisory experience.
SKILLSRequired:o Detail orientedo Works well with otherso Reliable/Dependableo Intermediate computer skillso Valid US Driver’s License
Preferred:o Bilingual Spanish/English
COMPETENCIESo Change and Learning Agility o Conflict Management/ Composure o Problem Solving and Decision Making o Leader Identificationo Influenceo Initiativeo Mission Focuso Relationship Buildingo Results Orientationo Team Managemento Talent Developmento Written and Informal Communicationo Technology Savvyo Functional/Technical Expertiseo Sensitivity
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS SQF, PCQI, HACCP, FDQI and Better Process Control School Certification or willingness to gain any/all certifications as required. Training in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing some duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humidconditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud in manufacturing areas.
TRAVELEstimated travel requirement is approximately 5% - 10%.
Santa Rosa, CA compensation range:
$97,600-146,400
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