Safety Supervisor- 1st Shift

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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title: Safety Supervisor

Job Summary: Safety Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of Health, Safety, and Security policies while complying with OSHA and EPA standards. The Safety Supervisor will take direction from the Safety Manager and directly supervises and directs the Health Services Team.

Compensation Details: Salary Range between $71,000 and $88,000 per year depending on years of experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily activities to ensure a safe work environment, through training, audits, inspections, and enforcement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of safety.
• Assist with Work Comp Case Management.
• Maintain records for OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies and internal required records as directed by the Safety Manager.
• Lead Health Services Team.
• Lead internal teams, safety related activities and projects as directed by the Safety Manager.
• Partner with Human Resources, management and team members to promote safety.
• Perform internal administrative duties such as scheduling, training, and program management as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience including supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and other applicable Federal and State legislations.
• Basic First Aid Certification, EMT licenses and knowledge of Worker's Compensation is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team of resourceful and skilled team members.
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Advanced computer skills including Google Suite.
• Knowledge of Kronos or other timekeeping system.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Coaching and performance management experience a plus.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills including root cause analysis.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Disclosures: Pursuant to the Illinois Equal Pay Act, this posting includes the good faith, budgeted pay scale and general description of benefits that the employer reasonably expects to offer a successful, qualified applicant for this position as of the date of this posting with future pay and benefits subject to change based on employment conditions including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and experience; performance; shift(s) worked; hours worked; department or business line; geographic location; and other market conditions in accordance with company policies and the at-will nature of this employment opportunity.