Safety Manager at Agropur
Jerome, ID
About the Job
Job Type:
RegularInvest in you, Join Agropur. Wedairyyou!
HowAgropur invests in YOU:
Competitiveandcomprehensive compensationand benefits package focusing on yourphysical,financial,andemotional healthto include the followingperksas well as the standard benefit offerings:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) with7% companycontributions
3 weeks Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Advancement Opportunities
What’sinvolved in this role:
We are looking for a Safety Manager in Jerome, Idaho.
The Safety Manager is responsible for directing and leading all site safety programs including but not limited to: new employee safety orientation, safety training, written program creation and maintenance, assisting with programs such as Workers’ Compensation, and Process Safety Management. The Safety Manager empowers leadership and employees to embrace safety as a top priority in all job-related functions and to ultimately reach an accident-free working environment by ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations as applicable.
Develop and maintain all current written safety programs, policies and procedures.
Provide leadership and administration to the safety program by developing and driving execution of plans.
Drive training and coaching to ensure Safety standards and awareness are well understood throughout the organization.
Develop safety performance standards, methods of accomplishing those standards and reporting processes for ensuring compliance.
Lead and develop the Safety Committee with the involvement of Plant Managers and a cross section of plant based employees.
Develop and administer the Accident Investigation program coordinating all Injury/Incident reviews, leading action plans and root cause analysis to include resolution in partnership with management.
What you needto join our team:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field of study required.
Equivalentcombination of education and/or experience may be considered.
ASP, CSP certifications preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of experience within a similar manufacturing environment required.
Dairy experience preferred.
Food/beverage manufacturing and dairy safety background highly preferred.
Knowledge of First Aid, Confined Space entry, LOTO, Process Safety Management, and experience in Classroom Instruction required.
Whereyou’llbe working:
Our Jerome, ID, plant is home toabout400 employees and processes about7 million poundsof milk per day. This facility producesvarious typesof cheese,includingcheddar,montereyjack, muenster,mozzarellaandprovolone.Italso runsvarious whey streams, such as deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized and our top-ratedBiProproducts.
The Jerome area is a paradise for those seeking unique recreation attractions. You can visit Shoshone Falls (the Niagara of the West), Perrine Bridge (the only legal spot to base jump in the US), and the beautiful Snake River Canyon (perfect for canoeing,boatingand walking). There are also restaurants throughout the Magic Valley areafeaturingquality cuisine.Visit the Jerome Chamber or Twin Falls Chamber sites for more information on local events.
Agropur’s US operations produce1 billion poundsof quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 differentvarieties,andprovide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food,beverageand nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.