Sr. Health & Safety Site Manager, Decatur | Primient
About the RoleWe list "Safety" first in our values because our greatest priority is caring for our people and the environment. Our Health and Safety (H&S) team is leading on wide-ranging initiatives to make Primient an industry leader in all aspects of H&S - from switching away from coal power to providing a psychologically safe working environment.
The position is the Local H&S Team Leader and will provide technical safety and health support for all aspects of the plant. This includes the development and implementation of programs and objectives and day-to-day support for safety and health initiatives for all areas.
Ready for an H&S career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.
Main Accountabilities- Leading and Managing the Health and Safety and Industrial Hygiene programs and processes for the plant site to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and promoting the Zero-harm culture.
- Participating in audits, committees, groups, and development of strategies, programs and policies as a leader in the plant
- This position has 4 direct reports: a Safety administrator, a Sr. Safety Specialist, & Safety Specialist.
- Accountable for the performance management and personnel development of your department. Responsible for developing clearly defined goals and objectives for the safety department. Responsibilities also include performance evaluations & career development of the direct reports.
- Preparing, implementing, reviewing, and positively promoting H&S Management Systems with all levels of the organization, focusing on high consequence activities and prevention of Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF).
- Reviewing H&S performance and metrics to ensure alignment with company objectives and expectations.
- Providing guidance on safety related concerns or question
- Leading or stewarding Incident Investigations for safety related incidents and help develop corrective actions focused on creating more robust safety systems.
- Reviewing, tracking, and driving corrective actions for all safety related near misses, incidents, hazards, identified gaps in procedures and suggested improvements.
- Actively handling workplace injury claims, including reporting incidents, coordinating medical treatment, communicating with injured employees, and working with insurance companies to ensure proper benefits are provided while aiming to minimize costs and promote a swift return to work for the employee.
- Collaborating with other H&S leaders at other facilities to share learnings and define best practices and ensure consistency across the organization.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of applicable safety requirements through continuing education.
What you bring to us:- Bachelor's degree in related field, ASP/CSP preferred.
- Minimum of 8 - 10 years' experience in safety preferably in a process/food industrial environment
- Previous safety management experience
- Technical knowledge of applicable regulations including OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA etc.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques.
- Safety Systems familiarity (i.e., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar.) is preferred
Total RewardsThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $123,494.40 - $154,368.00 and is bonus eligible.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- Competitive Pay
- Multiple Healthcare plan choices
- Dental and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Floating days off
- Parental leave for new parents
- Employee resource groups
- Learning & development programs
- Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & CulturePrimient is committed to a workplace that is all in - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingWe are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
