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Sugar Creek Plant Security, Health and Safety Coordinator in Washington Court House, Ohio
Plant Security, Health and Safety Coordinator
Washington Court House, 2101 Kenskill Ave., Washington Court House, Ohio, United States of America
Req #1797
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market.
DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Assist Plant Security, Health, and Safety (SHS) Manager in planning, developing and coordinating SHS programs relating to personnel, materials, equipment and environments. Identify and resolve safety violations, gaps and incidents at assigned plant to ensure safe working environment and reduce risk of injury. Record and analyze various safety metrics, using the data to implement new safety protocols and improve on existing ones. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate and implement new SHS policies and procedures under the guidance of the Plant SHS Manager.
- Provide support, training and guidance in implementing SHS policies and procedures to other SugarCreek personnel.
- Verify compliance for all state and federal environmental regulations and assist the Plant SHS Manager with environmental plans and issues at the facility.
- Conduct assessments and audits as required for the security and safety of employees, contractors, vendors and visitors while on SugarCreek property.
- Inspect the facility (including outside warehouses) on a periodic basis to ensure SHS compliance.
- Assist in security and safety assessments, audits and projects at other SugarCreek facilities as needed.
- Assist the Plant SHS Manager in tracking and documenting various safety metrics and reporting data to management.
- Ensure proper OSHA record-keeping and reporting requirements are satisfied.
- Conduct hazard analysis by testing work areas for different hazards and reviewing compliance with safety procedures like use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine-specific Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
- Assist with testing, servicing and calibrating SHS equipment and systems.
- Schedule and perform regular and random plant security and safety audits, including during off-shifts.
- Assist in the creation and verification of corrective action lists and follow up to ensure completion.
- Ensure detailed incident investigation occurs in a timely manner, with focus on root cause analysis and prevention.
- Provide assistance with any worker's compensation issues for the facility, working with corporate and third-party administrators to reduce risks and exposures.
- Assist with the development and implementation of SHS action plans and training schedules including, including, but not limited to, fire/tornado drills, annual hearing screens and monthly safety topics.
- Evaluate current job practices and make recommendations to improve ergonomic design with the goal of reducing or eliminating repetitive motion, back and over-extension injuries.
- Act as SHS department representative when Plant SHS Manager is not on site.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
- Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
- Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering or similar field, or equivalent experience Experience: 2+ years of experience in safety/security related role; training in secu