Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and directing the activities of the company’s risk management and safety programs. In addition, the Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the identification, evaluation of risk and selection of methods to handle all risk exposure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Allen Harim’s vision, mission and values
• Works closely with management and staff on implementing new programs, upgrading existing programs and formulating recommendations to senior management on safety and risk policies.
• Assures an effective accident prevention program is maintained and that appropriate measures are taken to comply with Allen Harim, OSHA, State and related safety regulations, policies and directives
• Interprets laws and policies and establishes policies and procedures for staff engaged in insurance, claims and safety activities and analyzes changes in state and federal legislation as they apply to areas of insurance and safety; ensures that all risk management and safety programs are in compliance.
• Perform investigations involving personal injury, property damage, theft or violation of state or federal regulations on company property or in company vehicles
• Monitors incidents to determine trends and corrective actions.
• Maintains OSHA standards and logs.
• Be actively involved in the site's Workers' Compensation program by attending regularly scheduled meetings, providing supporting documentation for claims in litigation etc.
• Keep the management team informed of any safety and health related issues and/or concerns identified within your respective scope of responsibility.
• Oversee company medical department including management of emergency medical technician staff (EMT’s) and assuring all medical staff is adhearing to proper protocol.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• B.S. degree in Safety, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences and 10 plus years of experience managing a comprehensive safety

Knowledge/Skills

• Superior written and verbal communication skills - Advanced
• Must possess strong problem resolution skills. - Advanced
• Time management skills – Advanced
• Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally with all level of employees
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Bilingual a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities

Plant safety coordinators, EMT/Medical Staff. Complex Safety Manager

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an individual to be able to sit, stand, bend and walk. The candidate will need to be able to access all area of the plant and will need to be able to handle extreme temperatures, cold and hot.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The environment is a poultry plant environment. Environment can be cold, wet and odorous.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,428.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Harbeson, DE 19951 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harbeson, DE 19951: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $73,428 - $110,000