Safety Coordinator

Job Title: Safety Coordinator Reports to: People & Culture Manager and ES&H Director Location: Loudon, TN Our simple vision is to be the best integrated mushroom company in North America by efficiently delivering superior value to our customers and consumers. We do that by creating long-term value for customers, teammates, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. We work intentionally toward that vision with a collaborative team foundation. Our principles of trust, respect, integrity, shared vision, empowerment, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement spur our actions every day as we work to achieve our purpose. At the heart of our culture is a group of individuals who dedicate themselves to their work and each other day in and day out. That’s why we invest in enhancing the lives in the communities around Monterey Mushrooms locations. In our hearts, we’re humble farmers. We’re proud of our continent-wide reach from Monterey Mushrooms locations across North America — from coast to coast and Mexico — focused on our company purpose of Enhancing People’s Lives. For more information, please visit our website. www.montereymushrooms.com. Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP) is a global sustainable food-chain investment private equity firm based in California and New York. The firm invests in middle-market companies across North America and Europe. PSP is exclusively focused on investing in food and agribusiness companies and brings a collaborative and active management approach to its portfolio companies. Over the past 20+ years, PSP (together with certain predecessor and related entities) has invested $5.7 billion of equity capital across 87 food and agribusiness investments (including 31 platform transactions), representing over $10.0 billion of total transaction value. Currently, the fund’s portfolio is comprised of 17 food and ag companies and a total of $6.5 billion in AUM. PSP recently held its final closing for Fund VI at $1.7 billion, which was above its original target of $1.5 billion and 17% bigger than its previous $1.4 billion Fund V. Of any industry, we believe food and agribusiness presents perhaps the greatest opportunity to simultaneously create value and drive positive impact through responsible investment practices. PSP is committed to addressing imminent challenges facing the food and agriculture sector by championing companies that provide innovative solutions around food security, economic growth, human rights, positive environmental impacts and health products. With an intensive focus on Sustainability & ESG, we are a proud signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment, the global leading proponent of incorporating ESG factors in investment decisions and processes. To this end, these investments are deeply aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as zero hunger, clean water and sanitation and climate action, among many others. Monterey Mushrooms is a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners, who invested in the business in May 2022. For more information on Paine Schwartz Partners, please visit www.paineschwartz.com. Why Join Our Organization? The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for partnering with the facility managers and coordinates the implementation of safety and environmental programs to minimize the risk of illness and injury in compliance with applicable regulations. Coordinates mandated safety and environmental training, maintains safety and environmental records and prepares reports for filing with regulatory agencies and insurance companies. Manages worker’s compensation cases. This position also must remain aware of applicable laws and regulations pertaining to safety compliance and share the information with the management team. What Do We Expect? Business Planning: Collaborate with management to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs and initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Create annual safety plans, including training schedules, safety audits, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Identify key safety performance indicators (e.g., incident rates, near-miss reports, and training completion rates) and regularly report on progress toward goals. Risk Assessment and Mitigation Conduct hazard assessments and risk analyses to identify potential safety issues and implement corrective actions. Develop and present safety improvement plans and business cases for risk mitigation projects. Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures. Training and Awareness Design and deliver safety training programs for employees, contractors, and management to promote a culture of safety awareness and compliance. Develop and distribute safety materials, such as manuals, guidelines, and visual aids, tailored to organizational needs. Monitor the effectiveness of training programs and adjust content as necessary to address emerging risks and compliance changes. Compliance and Auditing Ensure all safety policies and procedures meet OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Lead safety audits and inspections, addressing any deficiencies promptly to maintain a safe work environment. Monitor workplace conditions to ensure compliance with safety standards, including equipment, ergonomics, and chemical handling. Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with employees, supervisors, contractors, and external agencies to foster collaboration on safety initiatives. Act as the primary point of contact for safety-related inquiries and concerns, ensuring timely and effective resolutions. Develop and maintain safety communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed about safety updates, initiatives, and performance metrics. Compliance Evaluate safety practices and protocols regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to enhance workplace safety. Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure the organization’s safety program remains proactive and effective. Promote sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in alignment with organizational safety and operational goals. What Do We Expect? Behavioral Competencies Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems. Business Insight Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, leverages insights to shape and drive critical initiatives. Shares industry developments with the team; helps them grasp business and industry fundamentals and understand how they contribute. Financial Acumen Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. For example, uses sophisticated analysis and modelling to determine the returns and risks associated with investments; consistently makes wise choices in this area. Creates systems to gain a clear and accurate picture of organizational performance. Strategic Mindset Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. For example, keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization. Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, motivates people to produce highest-quality outcomes and pursue continuous improvement. Sees that problems are well examined, and improvements are integrated into all relevant work processes. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays. Collaborates Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input. Instils Trust Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. For example, demonstrates integrity, upholding professional codes of conduct. Instils trust by following through on agreements and commitments despite competing priorities and by being honest and straightforward. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field. 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with responsibility for safety programs and compliance. Exceptional communication and training delivery skills; Bilingual English/Spanish Expertise in workplace safety plan development, regulatory alignment, and incident investigation. Strong skills in data analysis, risk management, and corrective action planning. Knowledge of OSHA standards, emergency response planning, and safety compliance requirements. Proficiency in computer tools for safety reporting and presentations, including Excel. Dependable, proactive, and motivated with a commitment to fostering a safety-first culture. Develop, implement, and update safety policies and procedures to comply with OSHA, Tennessee Workers' Compensation Laws, and other regulations. Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring consistent application of safety measures. Deliver safety training sessions and maintain training records to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Maintain essential safety documents, such as SDS, accident logs, and facility maps. Investigate workplace incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Oversee programs related to hazardous energy control, lockout/tag-out, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Support safety improvement initiatives, including ergonomics and behavior-based safety (BBS) programs. Track and report safety metrics and maintain a departmental safety scorecard. Lead the Safety Committee and coordinate the 6S Program. Serve as a safety consultant for new equipment installations.