Specialist, Health and Safety

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Summary

Responsible for implementing and sustaining the facility’s Health and Safety management programs, managing the health and safety activities for the plant to ensure regulatory compliance, and protecting human health and driving an environment focused on injury and illness prevention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

• Provide pro-active leadership and guidance for a strong safety culture in all areas.
• Develop and maintain close working relationship with manufacturing personnel.
•  Develop and manage a facility safety strategy to include but not limited to:

• Job Hazard Assessments
• Plant Inspections
• Accident Investigations

• Hazard control and Prevention Reports    
• Tracking and verification of corrective actions
•  Auditing the Health and Safety programs

• Maintain the accident records and files in support of the annual OSHA 300 log and any other OSHA requirement.  Evaluate cases to decrease the accident rate and severity using safety assessments, industrial hygiene sampling and following Cal OSHA regulations and SDF Company Guidelines.
• Manages employee illness and injuries.  Manages workers compensation claims from the initial incident through claim finalization and closure.  Works closely with HR and claim management representatives to ensure effective claim management. 
• Effectively tracks and reports all employee illness and injury report statistics, matrices and report data.  Provides management with monthly and annual occupational health and safety reports.
• Responsible for the Hazard Communication program including the SDS database.
• Be the liaison between the site and 3rd party environmental and occupational safety regulatory compliance agencies.
• Assist and guide internal and external customers in Safety, Health and Environmental compliance, including recommendations, corrective action plans, special projects, new products, and complaints or concerns.
• Conduct necessary assessments, inventories and inspections in support of environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Support Process Safety Management Program activities.  This includes the annual evaluation of the program, NH3 system inspections, training, system integrity and mechanical/functional control testing and evaluation.  Effectively coordinate the local process safety management team in accordance with our PSM and RMPP program guidelines and requirements.
• Supervise the environmental compliance programs to ensure compliance local, state and federal guidelines as applicable to each program component and requirement.
• In concert with Saputo Division Health and Safety Department, develop robust programs and procedures in compliance with OSHA and Saputo for the following GISO’s: Emergency Response Plan, Personal Protective Equipment, Control of Hazardous Energy, Confined Spaces, and Respiratory Protection, and Hearing Conservation. Identify and select the best and appropriate levels of protective equipment for face, eyes, hand, ears, foot and body as applicable by hazard and level of exposure.
• Develop a Safety Internal Audit Checklist to comply with OSHA standards and Saputo guidelines.
• Manage the Ergonomics Program, educate the employees and coordinate workstation assessments.
• Supervise medical surveillance for chemicals, respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs. 
• Oversee the Health programs such as medical surveillance, physicals, wellness program, first aid supplies and equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens and employee First Aid/CPR training.
• Chair the Safety Committee and coordinate all Safety Committee activities.
• Provide technical support to outside resources or contractors for compliance.
• Manage the Health and safety audit process and act as the liaison with regulatory agencies. Maintain effective working relationships with governmental agencies.
• Develop and facilitate training for new employees, periodic and annual health and safety training.  Coordinate the tailgate training program to educate employees on health and safety injury prevention practices and topics.
• Support and be an ambassador of Saputo Values.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required by management.

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.  Bachelor’s degree in environmental or chemical engineering, safety management, industrial hygiene, industrial risk, management or a related field or equivalent experience. Working knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations is required. A minimum of 5 years of increasing experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, preferably food manufacturing.  Must be computer literate.  Must complete projects with minimum or no supervision and have good interpersonal skills and leadership characteristics.

Language Skills.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, procedures, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, employees, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills.  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills.  Excellent computer skills, proficient with all MS Office applications, design software a plus.  Copier, Scanner, Smartphone applications, Fax, Telephone and Email.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Preferred or the ability to obtain

OSHA 30-hour train the trainer

RETA – Level 1

HAZWOPER Certification

Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle, feel, type; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visual acuity; talk or hear and taste or smell in a wet, cold and/or humid environment. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is required in some areas of the facility.

Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Pay Range $73,815-$110,725

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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