Safety/Food Safety Area Manager

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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Safety Area Manager is responsible for maintaining and enforcing QSI's safety programs in his or her assigned plants. Duties of this position include internal Safety auditing, assisting with accident investigations, developing site-specific training documents, delivering safety training, gathering data and compiling reports, managing workers' compensation claims, and other various tasks. This role requires an individual with a strong level of knowledge in Industrial Safety.

Essential Job Functions:

Travel to assigned plants and conduct audits of safety file system, employee behaviors, training records, and safety programs.Foster customer relationships through routine visits with customers' safety representativesConduct Supervisor Training Modules and specialized safety trainings with site management teams and report completed trainings to Corporate training department.Conduct root cause analysis investigations for deficiencies and accidents.Complete site risk assessment(s) for all sites during startups and on a continual basis.Observe safety trainings being performed by site management to ensure effectivenessEnsure safe work environment by completing inspections of physical work environmentEscalate critical safety concerns and injury data to Division Safety DirectorAttend OSHA site inspections and customer corporate safety audits.Other duties as necessaryPOSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification

Required:

Computer Skills: Ability to complete basic computer functions in software such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.Comfortable using document scanning software for record keeping.Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with hourly associates, QSI management, and customer personnel in a polite and professional manner.Workers Compensation Guidelines: Strong knowledge of workers compensation guidelines and regulations for assigned states.Ability to manage claims from incident to case closure. Active Listening Skills: Ability to verbally confirm that employee concerns or management directives have been heard and processed.Organizational Skills: The ability to keep company documentation and other information in neat order and audit ready at all times.Time Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple job duties and assign priority to tasks based on site needs.Also involves the ability to adhere to expected work schedule and complete job duties in an efficient and timely manner.Education and Training: Ability to deliver targeted safety training to QSI management and hourly associates.Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and other policies regulating employee safety.Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsPreferred:

OSHA 501 certification highly preferred.Previous experience working within Hartford worker compensation claim management system desired.

EDUCATION:

Required:

High School Diploma

Preferred:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Management, Safety Engineering or a related degree

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

2-3 years' experience in an industrial safety position with oversight of Safety Program implementation

Preferred:

3+ years' experience in an industrial safety position with oversight of Safety Program implementation

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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