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POSITION: Safety Manager

Safety Manager

REPORTS TO:

Senior Director of Operations

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Hempler Foods Group is seeking a Safety Manager who is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees working in the production environment. This role develops and manages Hempler’s safety culture, compliance with regulatory standards, and the development of safety training programs. The Production Safety Manager will proactively identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and work closely with other department heads to foster a safety-first culture across all production operations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the facility adheres to all safety standards and regulations, maintaining up-to-date records for inspections and safety compliance
• Monitors and enforces compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Conducts regular safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments of the production areas
• Identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk
• Conduct regular safety meetings
• Assist in the development of safety training programs for production employees
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Prepare and submit incident reports in compliance with regulatory agencies
• Analyze accident data and trends to recommend improvements to processes and safety procedures
• Maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid protocols, fire safety, and chemical spill response
• Conduct regular drills and exercises to ensure employees are prepared for emergencies
• Ensure the production area is equipped with necessary safety equipment, such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits
• Work closely with production supervisors, managers, and department heads to ensure safety is integrated into daily operations
• Communicate safety concerns and improvements to upper management, ensuring leadership is informed and involved in safety initiatives

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail: Ensuring that all data is accurate & discrepancies resolved promptly
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in a safety management role, in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Experience with safety program development, safety audits, and accident investigation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field preferred
  • Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., Certified Safety Professional [CSP], Associate Safety Professional [ASP], or OSHA certifications) in lieu of Bachelor’s degree

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Hempler Foods Group is seeking a Safety Manager who is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees working in the production environment. This role develops and manages Hempler’s safety culture, compliance with regulatory standards, and the development of safety training programs. The Production Safety Manager will proactively identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and work closely with other department heads to foster a safety-first culture across all production operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This employee regularly works on the Production floor of a manufacturing facility in addition to an office environment
  • Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
  • Physical work includes climbing stairs, etc.
  • Willing to work in a various-temperature environment
  • Ability to handle weighting items under 25lbs or may need to move objects safely and with proper body mechanics.
  • Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
  • Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

PAY RANGE:

$90,000-$100,000/annually

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long term disability insurance for all Hempler’s full time employees, as well as a generous employer contribution for dependent medical insurance.
• Voluntary Insurances: Life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Annual Bonus
• 401k with company match
• 9 Paid holidays, generous paid time off.
• Wellness Plan
• Employee Discount

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude any other reasonably related duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Hempler's is an equal opportunity employer (minorities/females/disabled/veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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