Overall Goal of Position:
Ensure the actions of self and others are contributing to making safety a condition of work, uphold the Safety Pledge, and help make OurRecipe@SauerBrands.
Job Summary
Monitors and works to ensure the safety of the plant’s workers. The EHS Leader, like all other team members, is personally involved in creating a workplace free from all injuries, and their dedication to doing so will be absolute and clear through their actions. The role is a combination of understanding legal safety requirements (OSHA and CalOSHA) and setting standards for the plant’s workforce. The EHS Leader's knowledge is used to help guide all team members in the ways of safe behaviors, and to train workers to understand safety procedures and requirements, as well as taking the lead in the Care Management process. Position reports to the Plant Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
General Operations:
Performs all duties safely, models and follows all safety guidelines, and proactively participates in EHS team meetings/plans
Mitigate risk for general plant and office safety
Develop and implement Safety Incentive Program
Ensure OSHA logs and all other required documents and postings are in compliance
Investigate injuries and near misses, perform root cause analysis, document findings, and make recommendations to management
Facilitate weekly Near Miss meetings and coordinate/report activity
Take lead in ensuring all injury reporting is timely and accurate
Take lead in Care Management process
Ensure that the Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP) is current
Facilitate safety and other company related trainings in Alchemy (with HR assistance)
Facilitate and maintain forklift training program; maintain logs and documentation
Create and facilitate Hot Seat calls w/ other plant leadership in the case of a recordable injury
Develop and coordinate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) program to ensure compliance
Manage personal protective equipment (PPE) including slip-resistant shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, knives/cutting tools, cut resistant gloves etc.
Assist with OSHA audits as necessary
Coordinate safety evaluations on new and existing equipment and processes, and maintain documentation on standard operating procedures
Participate in new product/process reviews, including job hazard analyses, operator training, etc.
Review process-operating procedures/records and provide input for safety and health considerations.
Culture Building:
Provides guidance/training to new employees and “models the way” with the Integral Safety Model
Supports plant management in other actions and programs necessary for maintaining the desired company culture
Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance):
Safety:
Achieves TRIR/DART target as set annually by corporate
Culture Building:
Organizational Health KPIs
KPIs for OurRecipe
What you do and how you act:
Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBI
Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands
What We Are Looking For:
Personal Characteristics:
Professional Demeanor
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one’s ability and comfortable communicating the facts
Smart, creative and inquisitive
Strong character and integrity- does the right thing even when no one is looking
Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
Dependable team player with positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to details
Personal values that mesh with SBI values
Performance History:
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance
Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas:
Takes direction well and works efficiently but safely
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and prioritize responsibilities
High attention to detail and ability to work safely in fast paced environment
Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
Education & Experience:
Associate's degree or equivalent in a related field and/or 3-5 years' experience effectively running safety programs in a manufacturing environment
Food industry experience preferred
EHS and OSHA 30 certifications preferred, but can be obtained on-the-job
Other:
Based in San Luis Obispo, CA
What Is In It For You?
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
401K
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Disability Insurance
Other Voluntary Insurance Options
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Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.