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National Frozen Foods Corporation Safety Manager in Chehalis, Washington
Safety Manager
Position Description: This position is accountable for the effective operation of the Safety department which develops, recommends, and implements programs, policies, and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and safety hazards. The safety manager may provide daily support to programmatic or facility organizations or the safety manager may manage and administer one or more institutional health and safety programs or services.
Has wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Frequently contributes to the development of new theories and methods. Considered expert in field within the organization. Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity. Work is accomplished without considerable direction. May coordinate activities of other personnel. Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment, and determines the methods and procedures needed for new assignments.
Annual Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience
Benefits: Permanent, fulltime position benefits include medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Upon qualifying, eligible for paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, jury duty, bereavement leave, 401k + matching, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave are available from the start of employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Including, but not limited to:
Reviews and interprets federal and state safety standards, manuals, reports and other formal written communications and develops institutional and/or local requirements and guidance.
Evaluates safety program effectiveness and the achievement of safety objectives.
Manage a skilled workforce through continuous training and job enhancement techniques; authority to initiate promotional opportunities; corrective action and/or discipline; and approving leave.
Identifies deficiencies, recommends corrective measures and assists with the development of implementation plans.
Performs safety analyses of complex data to identify trends and hazard reduction requirements and actions.
Leads the investigation of events to determine causation factors and/or improper work/behavioral practices.
Reviews plans, designs and specifications for operations and facilities to identify proper hazard controls. Provides recommended engineering controls to project management personnel.
Works independently to develop, maintain, implement and supervise safety programs and services.
Complies with project organization, and site-specific requirements.
Leads safety field measurements and evaluations.
Evaluates and interprets current regulations and assists line management in compliance.
Develops hazardous materials communications.
Writes complex technical reports based on the interpretation of complex data, observations, and current regulations.
Keeps current on existing and proposed changes in safety regulations.
Provides leadership to less experienced safety professionals and safety technicians.
Evaluates work activities and recommends safety and health protective equipment and risk mitigation or abatement controls.
Coordinates and leads monthly Safety Committee Meetings.
Manages the planning, development, production, and presentation of safety training programs.
May serve as technical advisor and coordinator on safety and occupational health issues.
May act as a subject matter expert for the development, maintenance, and implementation of safety programs and services including: biosafety, che
