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Your Opportunity

The candidate will focus on in-depth safety training at one or more plant locations across Smithfield’s manufacturing operations. This role will keenly focus on leadership development, managerial skills refinement, and world-class safety program management.

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Starting Pay

• Annual Bonus Earning Potential

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

  • *Program eligibilities apply

Looking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages! Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Lump Sum payments

• Agents to help you sell/buy Lease Termination Assistance

• Moving of goods and vehicles

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Responsibilities

As a Safety Supervisor Trainee you will experience the key fundamentals that make up an efficient and successful leader in Safety. Areas of exposure include but are not limited to Management Advisory, Risk Management and Training, OSHA Compliance, Safety Audits, Administration, and Organization. The Safety Supervisor Trainee will gain a deep understanding of leadership pertaining to safety obligations within the facilities. The Trainee will work closely with the Safety Department and Facility Management to gain the knowledge and expertise in the following areas:  

Safety & Team Engagement

• Engages and participates in daily/weekly plant safety team meetings.

• Monitors safety and health team performance and makes recommendations for improvement.

• Acts as a liaison between team members and management staff to further site safety goals.

Safety Audits

• Performs documented safety tours and reports findings to the facility management.

• Performs audits of written program compliance and team activities.

• Conducts inspections of facility equipment and processes for potential safety and health hazards.

• Identifies potential hazards to people, processes or property and recommends corrective action to facility management.

• Audits outside contractor activity.

• Supports safety programs to ensure Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance.

• Analyzes statistical data from injury/illness/loss reports and applies appropriate risk management process controls.

Safety & Risk Management Documentation & Training

• Conducts safety and risk management portion of employee orientation and training.

• Prepares written documentation for safety meetings.

• Ensures written programs, policies, and work practices are in compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.

• Ensures training materials are current and comply with OSHA requirements.

• Ensures training and documentation is maintained with applicable laws and regulations.

• Ensures supervisory personnel are aware of employee restrictions due to work-related injury or illness and that employees are working within those restrictions.

• Participates in accident investigation process.

• Completes special projects and initiatives to work on independently and presents findings to the plant management and/or corporate management.

OSHA Compliance Sampling

• Collects industrial hygiene samples to ensure OSHA compliance as needed.

• Assists with sample interpretation and recommendations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Safety Management or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• Experience working with or knowledge of OSHA; food industry experience a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

• Ability to anticipate needs, forecast conditions, set goals/standards and measure results.

• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills.

• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

• Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.