Health and Safety Manager

*Working for Sara Lee*: Sara Lee Frozen Bakery became a stand-alone company in 2018 when it was purchased by Kohlberg and Company (private equity) from Tyson Foods.
We have the feel of start up in many ways, though we are an established brand with a strong customer and consumer base.
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you.
Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all.
We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer.
We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with status quo.
We believe simplicity enables speed.
We believe in integrity above all.
We live for food, and we “wow” consumers and customers through collaboration and innovation.
*Summary*: The Occupational Health and Safety Manager is tasked with developing and implementing the site’s overall strategy with respect to Safety, Health and Security.
A key component of this role is to develop and implement processes that help create a culture focused on zero injuries.
This person will also help with developing training & lend expertise to all Safety and Health related issues within the operations.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: • Managing and eliminating Safety and Health operational risks and hazards to ensure an accident and hazard free cost competitive operation.
• Coordinate and oversee the site security policies, procedures, and daily activities.
• Design and lead projects that offer innovative solutions that move the site closer to its vision of zero injuries.
• Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) activities to ensure at-risk-behaviors and at-risk-conditions are addressed.
Monitor and track all corrective action measures to ensure they are effective and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support Safety and Health Rewards and Recognition Program • Develop the annual site Safety and Health budget to control fixed and variable cost expenditures.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Provide support for the development and implementation of all Safety and Health programs and policies to ensure the facility’s adherence to all applicable, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims.
• Provide operational safety and environmental performance feedback on a regular basis.
Support the EH&S Pillars, associated sub-committees.
• Facilitate best practice sharing across the facility and actively seek out best-in class-practices within industry.
_*The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing.
Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
*_ *Knowledge and Skill Requirements*: • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety, or other related disciplines preferred • 3 - 5 years of work experience in workplace Safety, Health and Security program management.
Professional certification in Safety preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate results of "buy-in" and employee ownership of safety, Health and security programs.
• Candidates must have an entrepreneurial program-building mindset • Proficient in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
(MS Office/MS Outlook/Web based systems.
) Working knowledge of the beverage or food manufacturing industry preferred, with a knowledge of EH&S regulations and factors related to food manufacturing facilities.
• Skilled in performing internal on-site safety inspections for self-audit purposes.
• Ability to plan programs and initiatives at regional, multi-location level • Strengths in People Management including communication, leadership, effective presentation skills, coaching, crisis management, motivation, team building, organization, self-starter, time management, stress management.
_*The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing.
Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
*_ _*Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
*_ _*This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*_ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person