at Johnsonville Sausage LLC in Momence, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Momence Packing is a harvest and manufacturing facility and exclusive supplier to Johnsonville, LLC, the No. 1 national sausage brand. Momence Packing members earn more than a paycheck. Our members enjoy competitive wages, generous benefits and growth and development opportunities. Momence Packing Company Environmental, Health and Safety Manager Position Overview: To help Momence Packing reach our goal to be the "Best Company in the World", a successful candidate will strategically plan, direct, and lead the implementation of safety and environmental programs and guidelines through member ownership. Responsibilities:
- Create the "Safest" Company in the World through continuous improvement, ownership, member engagement, and drive
- Lead the facility safety effort through the creation, implementation, and direction of processes and programs to meet operational needs while maintaining and managing safety compliance to world class safety standards
- Lead, design and implement environmental management systems to monitor and mitigate the environmental impact of the organization's activities and ensure all organizational processes meet the required standards
- Oversee adherence to safety and environmental policies performing regular audits and addressing instances of non-compliance. Compile detailed and comprehensive reports and maintain meticulous records as mandated by law
- Serves as the emergency response coordinator and works in conjunction with emergency services to conduct a thorough investigation of incidents to determine the root causes and preventive measures
- Facilitate Safety education and training throughout the membership and during meetings making safety part of day-to-day activities, while inserting safety into every related process of our business
- Lead efforts to create and maintain a safety culture that leverages member ownership, involvement, and personal accountability
- Take an active role in the Corporate Safety Leadership team and facilitate the sharing of ideas between facilities at the corporate level (incorporate Johnsonville programs into Momence Packing practices)
- Coach the Safety Coordinator of the Momence facility
- Actively participate as a member of the Momence Packing Core Team
- Facilitate the Safety Team to lead and ensure compliance with all governmental safety regulations, procedures, guidelines and best practices
- Develop and lead efforts on the attainment of all safety key performance indicators
- Lead safety compliance evaluations for facility specific requirements
- Manage Workers Compensation Claims and Property Insurance recommendations
- Actively participate in continuous learning to grow knowledge and skills through classes, webcasts/seminars, OSHA compliance trainings
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree required - safety emphasis preferred
Experience:
- 5 years of experience leading safety in a manufacturing environment preferred
Skills and Competencies:
- A passion for safety that motivates others to want to succeed
- Proven leadership qualities in managing teams, getting work done through others, meeting timelines, and holding yourself accountable for safety results
- The ability to complete safety actions even when you have to rely on others to help complete those actions
- A history of motivating individuals and teams to rally around safety KPI's and complete upstream actions to promote world class safety
- Strong verbal and written communication...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity