• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility's health and safety programs in accordance with OSHA, USDA, and company policies.

• Conduct routine plant safety inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards and unsafe practices.

• Lead investigations for workplace injuries, near-misses, and incidents; determine root causes and corrective actions.

• Manage fire protection alarm, suppression and compliance through third party

• Manage facility-wide safety initiatives, including PPE requirements, ergonomics programs, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hazard communication, and machine guarding.

• Manage workers compensation, return to work program, and litigation , and vendor management for work related injuries

• Provide safety training to employees, supervisors, and leadership, including new-hire orientation.

• Maintain accurate records of safety training, incident reports, OSHA logs, and compliance documentation.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, USDA/FSIS guidelines, and relevant state and federal safety laws.

• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations

• Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections, customer audits, and third-party certifications.

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for fire, chemical spills, ammonia systems, severe weather, and other facility risks.

• Conduct emergency drills and support crisis management planning.

• Oversee first-aid supplies, safety equipment, and coordination with emergency responders as needed.

• Build strong relationships with employees at all levels to promote a proactive safety culture.

• Lead safety committees, toolbox talks, and employee safety engagement programs.

• Encourage hazard reporting and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate and engage with external Wenger Group Safety Teams.

• Track and analyze safety metrics, KPI's, trends , injury rates, and compliance status.

• Prepare regular safety reports for leadership and participate in management meetings.

• Implement corrective actions and monitor effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management , Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

• 3+ years of experience in workplace safety, preferably in manufacturing or food processing.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and incident investigation methods.

• Waste Water and Environmental Knowledge

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work in a fast - paced , cold - temperature production environment.

• Ability to travel up to 1 hour to various locations

• Experience in meat processing or USDA-regulated facilities.

• Certifications such as OSHA 30

• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems (PSM compliance).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred not required

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