Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Operations Director, the SHS Coordinator II is responsible for promotion, coordination and maintenance of the Safety, Health and Sustainability (SHS) of the plant and buying point locations to ensure a safe and accident-free workplace as well as the preservation of the environment. The SHS Coordinator II, under the direction of the Operations Director, will provide training to managers and employees in work site SHS practices. This position will periodically inspect the organization’s facilities to detect existing or potential accident hazards and determine corrective or preventive measures. In collaboration with the Operations Director, will lead and coordinate efforts to ensure compliance with National, State, Local, and Company Safety & Environmental requirements. This position will lead the investigation of workplace accidents, root cause analysis and monitor corrective action implementation. The SHS Coordinator II will maintain accident reports required by regulatory agencies and will work with fellow SHS members to reduce injuries and lost work time. The SHS Coordinator II will collaborate with the Operations Director to ensure and maintain environmental compliance and preservation of the locations.
Position Responsibilities
Work with Senior and Local Leadership as well as all levels of the facility to promote, develop, and maintain a productive Safety Culture with Zero Harm as its aim.
- Conduct plant inspections to identify and correct unsafe conditions in accordance with OSHA regulations and ofi’s standards and guidance. Issue work orders and follow-up to correct conditions.
- Perform post-accident investigations to identify cause, exposure, providing effective feedback
- Develop and present safety training, skill development, tail-gate meetings in
accordance with OSHA general industry safety and Olam’s standards and guidance
- Participate in emergency response activities including planning, demonstrations, and improvements
- Ensure Hazard Communication and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) program oversight, inspections, and follow-up in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Coordinate SHS programs for the plant and buying point facilities to ensure a safe and accident-free work environment
- Lead and participate in SHS Committee and other related Committee activities
- Ensure all records are kept in accordance with State and Federal regulations including OSHA logs and training documents
- Support Human Resources and Plant Manager on Workers’ Compensation cases with
a focus on returning employees to work following workplace injuries
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
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OSHA 10/30 General Industry Training is required
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Minimum two years’ experience with safety in a manufacturing environment
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Food manufacturing experience preferred not required
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Ability to travel to the company buying points and work overnight up to 10% is required
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Valid driver’s license
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Demonstrated skills in training, development and implementation of health and SHS programs are required
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Applied knowledge and working understanding of OSHA, regulatory compliance, experience with inspections, incident investigations, process safety, contractor safety, SHS training, hazard reviews, and job SHS analysis are required
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint is required
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Resilience, persistence, and optimism are required
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Strong oral and written communication skills are required
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Ability to train on the use of diagnostic equipment/tools. Ability to write in English routine maintenance reports or correspondence
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This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
