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  QUALIFICATIONS
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  
  
  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university that has been accredited by the Department of Education and five to seven years comprehensive safety program management experience in a manufacturing environment; preferable food processing.
  
  VERBAL/WRITTEN SKILLS
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches, reports and/or articles using original or innovative techniques or styles. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
  
  INFORMATION SYSTEMS SKILLS
  Ability to manipulate data efficiently and effectively. Ability to demonstrate excellent research methods. Ability to draw conclusions from data; superior use of computer programs.
  
  REASONING/DECISION MAKING SKILLS
  Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to use autonomous judgment to self-direct job tasks. High-level decision-making.
  
  ORGANIZATIONAL/PLANNING SKILLS
  Punctual
  Stay on task and finish on time
  Complete short-term projects
  Maintain a continuous process
  Perform multiple tasks
  Set and meet long-term projects
  Prioritize and organize job tasks
  Plan, manage, and evaluate various job functions
  Analyze and create better methods for completing job functions
  Set, meet, and evaluate long term goals and objectives
  Produce continuous, strategic, program planning
  Create, prioritize, plan, and complete job functions and projects with little/no supervision
  
  PEOPLE SKILLS
  Possess a good attitude
  Willingly carries out assignments
  Communicate clearly and concisely
  Ask questions when unclear of assignments 
  Possess a team-oriented attitude
  Communicate problems and solutions to others
  Utilize leadership skills
  Train others on tasks
  Communicate effectively in stressful situations
  Remain calm when discussing emotional matters with others
  Knowledge and use of motivational language
  Ability and willingness to see others’ perspectives
  Ability and willingness to be empathetic when appropriate
  JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS
  Must have thorough working knowledge of:
  OSHA Regulations
  Ergonomic Practices
  Behavioral Safety
  Hazard Recognition and Prevention Measures
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear 67-100% of the time. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell 0-33% of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0-33% of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  

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SUMMARY
Position is responsible for the safety programs at the Enterprise, Distribution Center and Park facilities.

CONNECTION TO MISSION
Promote a safe working environment through the continued development, implementation and monitoring of safety programs for all employees. This employee will support all safety programs, policies and procedures, and have a personal value system that will assist in creating a work environment that is based on trust, human dignity, and honesty which in turn will contribute to a high quality of life for all employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

1. Plan, develop, and implement comprehensive safety programs for Enterprise, Distribution and Knox locations to be in compliance with OSHA.  
2. Analyze safety trends and develop strategies and plans for improvement.
3. Evaluate a changing working environment for hazards and identify means to eliminate or minimize hazards.
4. Continue to improve, implement and maintain safety and health and policies and procedures to comply with federal, state and local regulations.
5. Generate legally required reports.
6. Conduct in-depth accident investigations and reports.
7. Coordinate management and hourly safety committee meetings.
8. Complete monthly safety priorities, safety compliance calendar activities, and any other assigned projects in a timely manner.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.