Safety Manager

Company: The Wonderful Company LLC
Location: Bend
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

CompanySuterra LLCThe RoleThe Role:Are you passionate about the environment and sustainability? Have you ever wanted a career with a company that continually invests to safeguard the global food supply? Do you have high standards and a relentless desire to see the impact you can make on an organization every day? If so, join Suterra in making the world a better place. Naturally.At Suterra, we know that the only way to grow a sustainable a business is to scale our operations safely. The Safety Manager operates as the head of safety for Suterra's headquarters in Bend, Oregon and is responsible for driving the development, implementation, oversight and continuous improvement of the function.This role partners with internal stakeholders to provide strategic safety guidance across the global enterprise, including within chemical operations, manufacturing, analytical sciences and remote operations in the U.S. and Europe. They will interface daily with a number of cross-functional teams and will collaborate at multiple levels of the organization to generate solutions.Responsibilities Include:Developing Safety Systems and Programs

• Leading safety initiatives based on analysis of incident data and feedback from employees.
• Working with external vendors to customize online tools for incident reporting, training, material safety data and work permits.
• Developing a robust framework for managing EHS documents including inspections and audit results shared with outside agencies.
• Benchmarking companies and operations with similar safety challenges to drive the adoption of the best practices within the industry.
  • Conducting high quality and detailed risk assessments for new manufacturing equipment and facilities.Providing Tools for Use Across the Organization
    • Developing and providing safety training for new and existing employees.
    • Identifying, evaluating and facilitating outside training for specific EHS topics.
    • Generating and maintaining controlled documents describing our EHS procedures and standards.
    • Identifying and assessing different options for ensuring safety, including personal protective equipment, engineering controls and operating procedures.
    • Maintaining adequate stocks of safety equipment.Managing External Relationships
      • Leading interaction with external agencies that enforce compliance with EHS regulations.
      • Facilitating inspections to ensure a clear and accurate representation of our EHS performance.
        • Serving as the liaison with local, state, and federal agencies establishing a strong partnership and overseeing the response to any inquiries or inspections.
          • Building relationships with community stakeholders who are integral to our disaster response plans, including fire and police agencies.
          • Leveraging resources at our parent company to share best practices and to simplify reporting and compliance.Minimum Qualifications:
            • A Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety Engineering with 1+ years of work experience.
            • The candidate must possess 2 + years of experience applying OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI requirements.Preferred Qualifications:
              • Professional EHS Certifications are a plus: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
              • 1+ years of experience promoting health and safety at a site operating under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
              • Understanding of EHS regulations relevant to our operating locations and industry, including zoning, utilities, fire codes, hazardous material handling, air emissions and wastewater discharge.
              • Demonstrated proficiency with structured problem-solving tools, including the 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams and Pareto analysis.
                • Experience working in manufacturing facilities.
                • Computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other programs as needed.Click to see where you would work!#LI-MC1LocationBend, ORPerks
                  • Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility.
                  • Subsidized gym membership.
                  • Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.#LI-MC1

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