Plant Security, Health and Safety Manager

Washington Court House, 2101 Kenskill Ave., Washington Court House, Ohio, United States of America Req #1831

Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market.

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Work with Corporate SHS Team in planning, developing and implementing SHS programs to ensure all corporate policies and federal and state regulations relating to SHS matters are being strictly followed at the plant level. Identify and resolve any violations, workplace conditions, knowledge gaps or potential incidents that may cause risk to any parties on the premises. Ensure security protocols regarding entry to premises and plant access are strictly followed and enforced by third-party security vendor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular safety meetings, training courses and presentations to educate Plant Management and plant employees about proper safety procedures relating to all aspects of plant operation.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of all safety standards and requirements under SugarCreek policies and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Conduct regular facility safety audits, highlighting any safety issues, assessing the risk level of the issues and providing specific recommendations to correct any deficiencies to Plant Management.
• Work with Corporate Engineers and Maintenance Department to establish company policies and guidelines on safety and ergonomics and their relation to equipment design and layout.
• Work with third-party security vendor to ensure all parties on the plant premises are following proper security protocols at all times.
• Coordinate with Plant Management and Security Team to address any potential security risks that may arise, notifying Corporate Management/Legal when necessary.
• Maintain, update and enforce safety policies governing the actions of any third-party visitors to the plant site.
• Conduct regular employee audits, observing behaviors of employees at all levels to ensure compliance with applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Direct and advise Workers' Compensation (WC) Administrator in WC matters and ensure that all state WC laws are being followed.
• Act as Co-Chair/Lead role for the joint Health & Safety Committee at the plant site.
• Ensure all accident, injury and incident records are maintained in strict adherence with OSHA, WC, and company requirements.
• Maintain and update all training records relating to safety, including completion of training by individual employees and the creation of any new training protocols.
• Interface and communicate daily with Production Employees, Plant Management, and Corporate Personnel on any matters related to safety.
• Interface and communicate with contractors, vendors, local, state and federal officials as needed.
• Coordinate with Plant Management team to promote timely reporting of incidents and use the accumulated data to implement processes to drive zero incident results.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Degree or equivalent (GED) required; Bac