Plant Operations Safety Manager - Guymon, OK

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Opportunity for a Plant Safety Operations Manager at our Guymon, OK location. The Plant Operations Safety Manager have oversight and management of activities for the workplace safety of a 900,000-square-foot pork harvest facility with 2600 employees. Responsible for implementing and managing all safety compliance policies/procedures to ensure adherence with local, state, and federal agencies, emphasizing continuous improvement to control incidents effectively and health exposures in the workplace. Ensure all plant employees, vendors, and contractors adhere to the established health, safety & environmental policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions; to safeguard the environment and protect the well-being of individuals while minimizing any risk to the business.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Fosters a partnering relationship with senior leadership throughout the plant by building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust and ensuring internal clients have access to high-quality safety advice and guidance to support the operational business strategy and plans.
• Responsible for developing operational safety policies and monitoring procedures associated with the operations' health, safety, and environment to achieve specific outputs/results.
• Ensures comprehensive safety audits of the facility are proactively conducted for compliance with OSHA standards and company policies and procedures. Communicate results of audits with senior leadership and work with operational managers to implement corrective actions.
• Responsible for the timely completion of root cause analysis associated with near-misses and incident investigations and collaborates with operational management on implementing corrective actions.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate key safety trends to identify the impact on the business by using data to guide continuous improvement, which aligns with business objectives.
• Ensures all records are maintained in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Directs, manages, and sets appropriate performance objectives for the safety department and reports by holding them accountable for achieving results and taking appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
• Responsible for integration of the EHS Management System (KPA) in the facility.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent degree preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial/occupational health & safety experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment developing programs and procedures that proactive control, eliminate and prevent work-related injuries/illness. Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH) is a plus.
• Leader with the ability to collaborate and work across multiple functions and disciplines, hold team members accountable for their commitments, finish projects on time, and meet their goals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.