Safety Manager

Universal Corporation
  • Momence, IL
    Today

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Safety Manager

    The Safety Manager drives the behavior-based Safety Culture at Silva and works within the Safety Steering Committee to enforce Silva Environmental Health and Safety guidelines and maintain Silva Safety programs. The Safety Manager leads Safety Training and develops Safety Toolbox talks for Supervisors, designs effective methods of measuring Safety standards in the workplace, and conducts Safety audits on a routine basis. 

    Basic Functions:

    • Lead CSSC (Central Safety Steering Committee) in efforts to empower entire Silva workforce to observe, analyze, and modify the behaviors of employees to prevent accidents.
    • Review and develop Silva programs, procedures, training material, inspections, and audits.
    • Develop Safety training requirements and ensure Silva employees achieve training completion goals.
    • Design methods for appraising Safety conditions in warehouses, factories, or offices. 
    • Inspect working conditions to ensure all products and activities are compliant with Safety guidelines.
    • Oversee use of dangerous chemicals and machinery.
    • Write reports detailing safety inspections findings and corrective and preventative actions.
    • Suggest revisions to production methods and employee activity that do not meet health and Safety standards.
    • Evaluate new and modified equipment to ensure safety guidelines are followed.
    • Ensure adequate Safety PPE levels are maintained. 
    • Stay up to date on new state and federal health and Safety regulations.
    • Oversee emergency drills lead by the Safety department to gauge employee readiness.
    • Consult with Central Safety Steering Committee regarding the implementation of new Safety procedures.
    • Address any workplace-related health issues and accidents.
    • Develop corrective action plans with Central Safety Steering Committee.
    • Work alongside Managers/employees on EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) issues.
    • Process workers compensation documentation.
    • Write and revise company Safety programs to maintain compliant on all safety standards.
    • Provide on-call and on-site support as needed to ensure safety protocol is maintained. 
    • Provide guidance, coaching, and direction to the Safety Supervisor and Assistant. 
    • Mentor Plant Supervisors and Managers to be Leaders that understand Safety procedures and effectively foster positive change management.
    • Conduct performance reviews. 
    • Provide input to Human Resources regarding safety-related disciplinary action. 
    • Develop Environmental safety program.
    • Participate in platform (UGV) cross-company best practice sessions or audits across sites in-person or video (e.g. MS Teams) conferencing.
    • Perform other duties as assigned including tasks which may not be reoccurring.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Demonstrates broad knowledge of state and federal Safety guidelines for the workplace.
    • Able to read and interpret dense legal and federal OHSA documents.
    • Demonstrates familiarity with job site machinery and products.
    • Possesses strong leadership skills.
    • Communicates clearly and effectively and pays close attention to detail.
    • Exhibits strong organizational skills.
    • Possesses solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
    • Ability to work at all levels within an organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group.
    • Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and strong writing skills.
    • Demonstrates ability to remain calm and cool-headed in the event of an emergency.

    Education and Experience

    • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
    • OSHA certification is preferred.
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.


    Physical Requirements:

    • Lifting up to 50 lbs. as single-person lift
    • Climbing (ladders, stairs, etc.)
    • Bending and stooping
    • Extended periods of being on your feet


    This is a full-time, salary exempt position (expected pay range = $95,000-$130,000/year) with benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k retirement plan with generous employer match, employee assistance program, employer gift-matching program, and wellness program. Additionally, this role may qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of a performance-based bonus. 

    To apply, please upload a resume online or send a resume to HR@silva-intl.com

     All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
    EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer


    Who We Are

    Silva International

    Silva International, a subsidiary of Universal Ingredients (see more information below about Universal Ingredients), is a global leader in providing dried vegetable, herb, and fruit ingredients to the food sector, we know that our team members are the reason for our success.

    When you work at Silva, you’re a part of a dedicated, supportive, and passionate team where you can be valued and cared for as you build your career, develop your character, grow as a leader, and feed the world.


    Universal Ingredients

    Universal Ingredients is a global supplier of high-quality, plant-based specialty ingredients for human and pet consumption. With thousands of products and global sourcing capabilities, we provide customized, value-added solutions – including fruit and vegetable juices and concentrates, dehydrated ingredients, botanical extracts, flavors, and beverage systems – for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide.

    Our advanced production capabilities, including aseptic beverage processing and flexible packaging solutions, enable safe, shelf-stable products with no preservatives. At the heart of our innovation is our Application Capabilities Lab, where food science experts collaborate with customers to develop market-ready solutions through product development, flavor analysis, sensory testing, and commercialization support.

    Driven by innovation, sustainability, and partnership, Universal Ingredients helps customers stay ahead of evolving consumer preferences while delivering consistent quality, functionality, and performance across global markets.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMomence, IL

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Asepsisunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Beveragesunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disciplinary Actionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Environmental Healthunmatched
    • Environmental Workunmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
    • Food Scienceunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Interpret Regulationsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Plant Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Worker's Compensationunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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