What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety & Training Manager position at Gorton's?
Gorton’s, America’s leader in Frozen Seafood, is seeking a Safety and Training Manager at our new processing facility in Lebanon, IN.
Be part of something BIG here at Gorton’s. With the iconic yellow sticker and a catchy jingle, Gorton’s is now reaching more households than ever. As the #1 brand within Frozen Prepared Seafood, we have long been committed to a passion for the consumer and driving growth through innovation. We are looking for equally passionate people to help us fulfill our mission of spreading the goodness of the sea to everyone!
What You’ll Do
The Safety and Training Manager is essential for shaping a culture of health and safety that incorporates all personnel. Based in Lebanon, Indiana you will ensure a safe and accident-free work environment for all employees by effective implementation and management of the company-wide Safety and Training programs.
Since 1849, America has trusted the Gorton’s Fisherman. And for over 175 years, Gorton’s has trusted our employees to work with integrity, pursue their curiosity, respond with agility, work collaboratively, and be passionate about our mission to spread the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone. We provide a rich opportunity for professional growth, in a fun and collaborative environment, supported by our development and training programs, our generous benefits, work life balance, and the ability to make a difference. We invite you to join our national brand based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Be part of something BIG here at Gorton’s. With the iconic yellow sticker and a catchy jingle, Gorton’s is now reaching more households than ever. As the #1 brand within Frozen Prepared Seafood, we have long been committed to a passion for the consumer and driving growth through innovation. We are looking for equally passionate people to help us fulfill our mission of spreading the goodness of the sea to everyone!
What You’ll Do
The Safety and Training Manager is essential for shaping a culture of health and safety that incorporates all personnel. Based in Lebanon, Indiana you will ensure a safe and accident-free work environment for all employees by effective implementation and management of the company-wide Safety and Training programs.
- Manage company-wide safety and training programs to ensure employee safety, minimize workers compensation liability, and comply with corporate and OSHA requirements.
- Oversight of all safety programs and regulatory plans.
- Lead safety training modules, hands-on demonstrations, verification, and testing of safe and proper use of equipment and monitoring the effectiveness of the training.
- Lead plant Safety team, including monthly team meetings and track metrics.
- Manage daily safety efforts and perform investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Create a job specific instructional program for all plant personnel.
- Develop and coordinate training curriculum programs for all plant personnel.
- Perform compliance self-audits and support external audits as required.
- Assures all claims for work related illness or injury are reported timely and manage the process.
- Assist in environmental regulatory compliance needs for the facility
- Solid foundation of Safety and Workers Compensation and Training knowledge
- Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and compliance requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3-5 years’ experience
- Effective leadership and influencing skills
- Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Solid business knowledge and judgment
- Ability to multitask and work independently with minimum supervision
- Flexibility to work a varied schedule as necessary
Since 1849, America has trusted the Gorton’s Fisherman. And for over 175 years, Gorton’s has trusted our employees to work with integrity, pursue their curiosity, respond with agility, work collaboratively, and be passionate about our mission to spread the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone. We provide a rich opportunity for professional growth, in a fun and collaborative environment, supported by our development and training programs, our generous benefits, work life balance, and the ability to make a difference. We invite you to join our national brand based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
