Regional Safety Manager
Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Cofield
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned
company heading into its second century of growth and innovation.
An international agricultural products and services company, we
handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of
products and businesses.SummaryCome join the team at Perdue
AgriBusiness! Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating
divisions of Perdue Farms. Ourcompany portfolio generates over $6.5
billion in sales and we are among the nation s Top 10-grain
companies with a global reach through our domestic and
international export operations including organic grains. We also
operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery
and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there s
more
Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education
Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options, and much
more!Be a part of a family company you can be proud of! Your
journey starts now!We have an exciting opportunity for aRegional
SafetyManagerin Cofield, NC ORChesapeake, VA. The overall purpose
of this position is to provide leadership and support to develop
and administer an effective and proactive program to eliminate loss
events in the workplace. This position will ensure compliance with
applicable Perdue, local, state, and federal policies, procedures,
and regulations.Principal and Essential Duties &
ResponsibilitiesAdvise, support, and promote an effective Health
and Safety Management ProcessMaintain an awareness of regulatory
issues and industry best practices and ensure compliance with
internal policy/procedure and external regulatory
requirementsAssist in developing the Health and Safety Strategic
Plans and performance measurements. Create reports and
documentation as necessaryPlan, develop, track, and conduct safety
training sessions. Coordinate the activity of special emphasis
actions (e.g.Safety Committee, Behavioral Based Safety Steering
teams, etc.)Conduct facility inspections, incident investigations,
and safety auditsas required. Follow up to ensure completion of
action items and gap closureLead and assist in the development of
goals, strategies, and tactics to accomplish safety plans.
Communicate the status of safety performance against identified
goals and standards to Regional Management teamsAssist engineering
and facility personnel with contractor safety management including
the contractor selection process, contractor training, and
observation of compliance activities. Assist contractor with
incident investigations and thrid party claims as neededAssist in
reviews of Capital Projects to ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements and best practicesPerform other tasks as
assignedMinimum EducationBachelors degree in Safety, Engineering,
Business Management, or related field. In the absence of a degree,
directly related work experience may be consideredExperience
Requirements10 - 12 years of experienceUnderstanding of
agricultural production operationsUnderstanding of manufacturing
technologiesUnderstanding of OSHA laws, regulations, and
requirementsUnderstanding of Worker's Compensation laws and
regulationsStrong leadership skillsStrong written and oral
communication skillsStrong analytical, planning, and organizational
skillsUnderstanding of standard software applicationsEnvironmental
Factors and Physical RequirementsAble to move freely throughout the
AgriBusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -
150'), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit),
humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db
hearing protection required) and chemicals (MSDS sheets
available).Required to travel to remote AgriBusiness facilities and
customer locations. Able to use standard office equipment and
communicate on the telephone.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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