Momence Packing is a harvest and manufacturing facility and exclusive supplier to Johnsonville, LLC, the No. 1 national sausage brand. Momence Packing members earn more than a paycheck. Our members enjoy competitive wages, generous benefits and growth and development opportunities. Momence Packing Company Safety Manager Momence, IL Position Overview: To help the Momence facilityreach our goal to be the "Best Company in the World", a successful candidate will strategically plan, direct, and lead the implementation of safety programs and guidelines through member ownership. Responsibilities:
Create the "safest" company in the world through continuous improvement, ownership, member engagement, and drive
Lead the facility safety effort through the creation, implementation and direction of processes and programs to meet operational needs while maintaining and managing safety compliance to world class safety standards
Lead, design and implement environmental management systems to monitor and mitigate the environmental impact of the organization's activities and ensure all organizational processes meet the required standards
Oversee adherence to safety policies performing regular audits and addressing instances of non-compliance; compile detailed and comprehensive reports and maintain meticulous records as mandated by law
Serves as the emergency response coordinator and works in conjunction with emergency services to conduct a thorough investigation of incidents to determine the root causes and preventive measures
Facilitate safety education and training throughout the membership and during meetings making safety part of day-to-day activities, while inserting safety into every related process of our business
Lead efforts to create and maintain a safety culture that leverages member ownership, involvement, and personal accountability
Take an active role in the Corporate Safety Leadership team and facilitate the sharing of ideas between facilities at the corporate level (incorporate Johnsonville programs into Momence Packingpractices)
Actively participate as a member of the Momence Core Team
Facilitate the safety team to lead and ensure compliance with all governmental safety regulations, procedures, guidelines and best practices
Develop and lead efforts on the attainment of all safety key performance indicators
Lead safety compliance evaluations for facility specific requirements
Manage Workers Compensation Claims and Property Insurance recommendations.
Actively participate in continuous learning to grow knowledge and skills through classes, webcasts/seminars, OSHA compliance trainings
5 years of experience leading safety in a manufacturing environment preferred
Skills and Competencies:
A passion for safety that motivates others to want to succeed
Proven leadership qualities in developing teams around safety, getting work done through others, meeting timelines, facilitating change and holding themselves and others accountable for safety results
Proven track record of driving ownership to others and creating a "safety first" culture.
Experience motivating individuals and teams to rally around safety KPI's and complete upstream actions to promote world class safety
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple ongoing tasks
Strong technical knowledge of regulatory programs in safety
Builds relationships based on trust and respect
Proven track record of working with peers to create a cohesive team working towards common goals
Other Requirements:
Ability to spend time on off shifts to evaluate and promote safety on a frequency basis to be determined by member and their coach
Coach for this position: Director of Manufacturing Support Travel: 10% of the time Location: Momence, IL Member Status: Full Time, Salaried How to Apply: External candidate: Apply online only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
