Safety Manager

Summary

The Safety and Security Manager leads the safety & security efforts for the Mt. Vernon, WA facility.  This position is responsible for maintaining a world-class culture through continually improving safety processes.  The Safety & Security Manager acts as the technical expert who partners with leadership to deliver operational results through impactful safety and security solutions.  The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).  In addition to base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads all safety & security efforts for the Mt. Vernon, WA manufacturing facility.
• Leads facility security team/guard force in managing security processes to include: developing/ administering site security practices and policies, supporting and tracking required key performance indicators including training objectives, and timely completion of site surveys and or audits.
• Provides technical expertise for cross functional teams to ensure safe operational processes and capital/engineering projects. Collaborates with functional experts in vehicle safety, corporate security, environmental, PSM, and other areas to align facility activities and objectives. Provides interpretations for OSHA, NFPA, DHS, DOT, and other pertinent regulations to ensure processes and policies comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Interacts regularly with the hourly work force to promote safety awareness and works to resolve their safety issues and concerns. 

Minimum Education

• Bachelors degree in safety or safety-related field required.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of progressively increasing safety & security responsibility with 3+ years related experience in a food manufacturing environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct work with minimal guidance and oversight. 
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with hourly workforce, technical personnel, senior management, contractors, and regulatory agencies. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data to support safety initiatives.
• Highly developed planning and organization skills.
• Detailed knowledge of health and safety regulations issued by OSHA, workers compensation, and other governmental agencies. 

Experience Preferred

• 7+ years of progressively increasing safety & security responsibility with 5 years related experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Industrial safety experience with direct personnel management experience.
• Professional safety or security certifications.
• Bi-lingual capabilities (Spanish/English).
• Expert knowledge of health and safety disciplines as related to food processing.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• This position operates in a climate controlled office environment.
• Must be able to communicate on the telephone and use standard office equipment.
• Must be able to move freely throughout the facility. 
• Must be able to travel to remote Company and customer locations for audits and training.

When in plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of -10 degree to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 0 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals found in poultry, food and processing plant.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company