Title: Health & Safety Manager
Industry: Aggregate Production Fertilizers
Location: Fort Dodge, IA
Work Environment: On-Site
Relocation: Full Relocation Package Offered
Compensation: - Highly competitive salary + bonus
- Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K
- Outstanding company culture and vertical career mobility.
Position Overview The overall purpose of this role is to ensure a safe working environment for all and compliance with MSHA, OSHA, environmental, and food/feed regulations, while supporting employees' overall health and well-being.
Lead Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain a rewards-based safety awareness and improvement program.
- Lead safety walks with members of the management team to inspect, evaluate, and improve as required, all workplace environments, equipment, and practices.
- Investigate and report injuries, accidents and near misses. Work with the appropriate team members to Identify root causes and corrective actions. Clearly communicate the outcomes to all employees.
- Conducts safety training and education programs for all employees as required to meet applicable regulations.
- Maintain accurate records and reports to ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental and feed regulations. Ensure reports are submitted on time to all governmental agencies as required
- Conduct and evaluate random drug testing, new employee drug testing, noise testing, dust testing and other compliance tests as required.
- Partner with HR to monitor open worker's compensation claims and coordinate activities to minimize lost and/or restricted workdays.
- Serve as HR contact for the onboarding of new employees and initial questions and concerns at the Fort Dodge and Gilmore City operations.
- Maintain all right-to-know programs.
- From time to time, other duties will be assigned
Education, Skills, and Experience: - High School or equivalent required, 2-year Associate's degree or higher preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a safety-related role in a manufacturing/production facility.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail are very important. The position requires skills and the ability to connect with and educate employees on the importance of safe work practices and environmental compliance. It is also important to communicate effectively with government officials.
- Knowledge, experience, and familiarity with MSHA, OSHA, IDNR, and EPA regulations
- Mechanical aptitude to understand the inner workings of equipment, the application of guards, and practices needed to maintain a safe working environment
- Organizing and planning skills are required to successfully maintain records and develop training plans
- Forklift Certified OSHA approved and OSHA safety certification are needed.
- Experience with regulatory agencies
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Valid driver's license