Safety Coordinator

Overview:

Krier Foods Inc. is a family-oriented beverage contract packer with an innovative desire to serve. We are driven by our people and the relationships we create. We are looking to add a safety coordinator to our team. The Safety Coordinator will  manage the activities for plant Safety and the SDS program. This position will help to ensure compliance for all areas of the Krier Foods Random Lake site by reviewing and updating safety procedures, overseeing safety programs and initiatives in conjunction with the shift supervisors, department managers, the plant HR Specialist, and the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Complies with and enforces all company policies and plant rules and procedures, to include Safety, Quality, GMPs, and SSOPs.
• Manage the overall safety program to ensure a safe work environment is maintained and policies and procedures are known and understood by all employees.
• Assist the Department and Plant management with policy development, training, and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and drive initiatives in relation to plant safety goals and reduction of hazards via continuous improvement to better achieve overall plant goals.
• Regularly inspect plant and conduct safety audits/contacts on personnel, equipment, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance and keep the company current with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA. EPA, etc.).
• Analyze incident reports and evaluate injury cases based on available facts. Lead injury and incident inquiries and evaluations.
• Prepare and conduct safety training sessions for employees and vendors.
• Lead a weekly employee involvement group that includes regular meetings and maintain a database on employee idea contributions. Ensure follow up is completed with relevant personnel including necessary work orders.
• Write SOPs in order to facilitate and simplify procedures for all employees to comfortably carry out in day-to-day tasks.
• Work with the plant Maintenance Team Leader to manage and maintain a safety related work order database (MP2).
• Maintain the Plant SDS logs to ensure they are correctly organized, up to date, and accessible to all employees.
• Motivate and coach employees on proper safety behaviors and conditions to meet established regulatory requirements, plant safety goals, and objectives.
• Foster an environment that supports an engaged safety culture.
• Work with Plant Manager to create, implement, and monitor the plant safety goals annually for the completion of annual performance evaluations.
• Provide continuous improvement through critical thinking and innovative problem solving.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments.
• Demonstrate effective leadership through the ability to provide conflict management, demonstrate adaptability and teamwork, developing employees and self, organizing, planning and delegating when appropriate to meet business goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field required. Industry relevant food and beverage experience in production and/or safety preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of OSHA and EPA standards with regards to manufacturing plant environments.
• Ability to understand Good Mfg. Practices, HACCP, Internal Auditing, chemical handling, sanitation, inspections, etc. in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and agencies for food and beverage is preferred.
• Must be able to work third shift and overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read and comprehend instructions and procedures in English.
• Must work towards obtaining and maintaining a nationally recognized Safety Certification
  

Krier Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

No relocation provided