What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager - Safety - Shift 1 position at NEW CARROT FARMS LLC?
THE ROLE:
- This position will report to the: Director Occupational Health & Safety
- Travel requirements: 10%
- FLSA Status:Exempt
- Shift: 1st
- Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
- Pay Range: $100,000- $140,000
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The Safety Manager will develop, implement and manage the safety program for the organization as well as provide strategic direction and leadership to the safety team and operations in an agriculture, food manufacturing and distribution environment. This position collaborates with operational leadership and contributes to effectively resolving issues that arise while executing in a fast-paced environment.
JOB DUTIES:
- Champion and promote a strong safety and compliance culture by implementing programs to ensure employee safety and organization regulatory compliance.
- Develop and execute safety strategic plan.
- Empower leadership and employees to lead safety efforts within their locations.
- Continuously improve safety performance with achieving world class results as the ultimate goal.
- Develop, update and implement programs and plans to mitigate risk.
- Perform regular analysis and audits on programs and initiatives to evaluate effectiveness and create metrics to track performance and improvements/action items on gaps identified.
- Ensure accurate and timely internal and external reporting on safety metrics and incidents to include a monthly scorecard.
- Develop, implement and lead incident response plans and train staff to execute plans.
- Investigate incidents and track metrics for all incidents that occur.
- Manage the response to all site safety inspections and inquiries from governmental agencies such as CAL-OSHA.
- Develop and deliver innovative and meaningful safety training programs with documentation of all trainings.
- Continuous audits/walks of facilities to identify any callouts or gaps.
- Work with operations when new equipment is being implemented for appropriate guarding, and appropriate training for employees.
- Prepare and conduct jobsite orientation to all new employees and vendor contractors.
- Manage, mentor and lead safety team.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Investigative, analysis and problem-solving skills. identify alternative solutions, project consequences, and implement recommendations in support of targeted outcomes.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements (federal, state and provincial) and apply them to the workplace.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of local, state or federal environmental, health and safety regulations including how to access and evaluate resources, i.e., regulatory agencies, consulting firms, web-based information, etc.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Strong organizational, interviewing and listening skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service-oriented skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience in a safety role.
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, environmental safety or related field is preferred, however a combination of equivalent experience and related certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate employees at all levels.
- Strong knowledge of safety best practices and state and federal laws.
- In depth knowledge of OSHA.
- Ability to work all shifts and provide ‘on-call’ coverage outside work hours and some weekends and holidays.
- Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant certifications
- Agriculture Experience
- Bi-lingual Spanish and English are preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Occasional sitting, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and stretching, walking as job requires.
- Operate office equipment requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
- Exposure to extreme heat and cold storage environment.
- Environmental exposure –cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below/subzero temperatures), will work in the warehouse building and, in all plants (indoor and outdoor).
- May be required to stand/walk for extended period of time during work.
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50lbs.
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
1st Shift – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
1st Shift (8:00AM- 5:00PM ) ; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
