Safety & Environmental Manager

Wheeling, IL

Richelieu Foods, Inc., a Freiberger Group Company, is a leading supplier of high-quality food products to the private label and food service industries. The Safety Manager is responsible for the coordination, planning, and execution of our plant safety initiatives. The Safety Manager will also provide guidance and direction for the plant’s safety management program ensuring that we maintain a safe working environment for our employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all employees to comply with Richelieu Foods safety and health standards and work environment.
Ensure compliance with Company Safety Program expectations and applicable federal and state laws. Identify and inform plant leadership of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities. Conduct frequent safety observation audits and root cause analysis.
Facilitate incident investigation processes including a review of all injury / illness / non-injury incident investigation reports.
Participate as an active member of the Plant leadership team.
Lead the tracking and assessment of safety and environmental requirements and maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics reporting to onsite management teams.
Monitor lost-time injuries/illnesses and support the Worker's Compensation Claims process as required by the State of Illinois and our Workers Compensation carrier.
Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomic considerations, in all such efforts.
Develop, facilitate, and assess effectiveness of plant safety training programs including new hire safety orientation, standard work training for hourly positions, monthly management team leadership training, and specialized safety training as required.
Collaborate with site safety leaders across the Company in the development and implementation of safety focused policies, programs, and objectives.
Review all EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies on a continuous basis and revise as appropriate.
Assist in the development and administration of company safety incentive programs, including the evaluation of the effectiveness of such programs in positively changing employee behavior.
Develop and manage site reviews and audits related to safety and environmental.
Represent the company both internally and externally, as the subject matter expert in all safety and environmental issues. Manage the accident and incident investigation process.
Monitor resource use to ensure it complies with waste management and recycling policies.
Analyze environmental monitoring data and prepare compliance reports and permits.
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must be an effective communicator, able to work both, independently, and in teams of various sizes
Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles
Strong ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines with detail orientated focus on results
Demonstrated effective interaction with regulatory agencies and senior business leaders
Proficient in various risk assessment and root cause analysis methods
Demonstrated ability to influence management, teams and individuals across multiple functions
Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge; advanced in Excel

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field
3 - 5 years of progressive safety leadership experience
Manufacturing experience desired

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Richelieu Foods, Inc., a Freiberger Group Company, is a leading supplier of high quality food products to the private label and food service industries. The company has locations across the Midwest with five manufacturing centers that produce frozen & deli pizza, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, & other specialty sauces.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package and a 401K with company match.

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

We offer a fantastic opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza, salad dressing, and BBQ sauce product categories. We have four manufacturing facilities located in IL, WI, and OH. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.