About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p>Reporting to the Plant Director and serving as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, the Safety Manager will provide strategic direction, establish priorities, and lead health and safety initiatives across the site at our Food Manufacturing Process Facility in Othello, WA. </p> <p> </p> <p>This role is critical in driving continuous improvement in workplace health and safety by implementing the site’s Health and Safety Program and supporting line management in executing the broader safety strategy.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>Coach and support managers, providing advice and guidance in relation to the management of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks, employee/contractor safety, OHS policies, etc.</li> <li>Coordinate OHS risk identification, risk assessment, and risk control in all areas across the site, lead incident investigation, and reporting activities </li> <li>Contribute to the development and review of OHS Policies and Procedures in line with regulatory and industry requirements</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Develops and implements proactive safety processes at Simplot facilities. Provides guidance and support for these processes with the goal of injury prevention.</li> <li>Provides leadership to create a consistent and standardized process for all safety related compliance activities for Simplot. Will collaborate with other plant safety professionals to gather input to create a systematic process for compliance.</li> <li>Conducts audits of safety programs and identifies and controls significant loss producing exposures. Provides guidance and assistance with investigations at the facilities and communicates findings company-wide.</li> <li>Evaluates performances of program activities and provides summary report to management.</li> <li>Oversees and manages the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) process for the company.</li> <li>Coordinates, develops, and facilitates, training programs involving supervisory development, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.</li> <li>Manages activities and provides leadership direction to management, professional, technical, and support personnel at the locations.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Typical Education</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university (Industrial or Occupational Health degree preferred)</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Relevant Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>5+ years related experience and/or training</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other Information</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>Preferred CSP/OHST/CIH certifications, or willing to pursue a certification.</li> <li>Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) </li> <li>Knowledge/Experience</li> <ul type="disc"> <li>Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice and OSHA Standards</li> <li>Sound knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control principles and their practical application to plant, equipment, processes, property, environment, and other risk exposures within the business.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build partnerships both internally and externally at all levels of the organization</li> <li>Root cause methodology is desirable</li> </ul> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Key Challenges/Success factors:</li> <ul type="disc"> <li>Influencing key stakeholders on recommended solutions</li> <li>Building strong relationships with customers to ensure solutions are matched to needs and customer inclusive</li> <li>Delivery of key programs against agreed plans (deliverables, timeframes, budget)</li> <li>Meeting of competing demands</li> </ul> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <strong>Job Requisition ID:</strong> 26548</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Travel Required:</strong> Less than 10%</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Pay Grade:</strong> Global Grade 5</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Location(s):</strong> GF Plant - Othello</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Country:</strong> United States</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Wage range or rate of pay: </strong>$100,000 - $120,000 annually, plus annual incentive plan eligibility</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Attractive total rewards package that includes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Medical, dental, vision coverage</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">401(k) savings plan</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Paid Family Building Leave</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">10 Paid Holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Education Assistance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the <a id="OWAcfb96164-dba8-bc89-b216-90b56a413400" title="https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Another/News/Press_Releases/FCA-Flyer_v7_English.pdf" href="https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Another/News/Press_Releases/FCA-Flyer_v7_English.pdf">Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide </a>and <a id="OWA81f909fd-4b4c-01e6-7f73-8d8240b6a113" title="https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94">RCW 49.94.010</a> for more information.**</span></p>