Corporate Safety Director

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Corporate Safety Director to join us at JBS. This individual will be responsible for leading, developing, and implementing the health and safety programs for our Pork division. This position is based at our Corporate office in Greeley, Colorado, or at one of our 5 Pork Manufacturing Plants.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance with corporate safety and health processes.
• Participate in the development of enterprise-wide strategy development, implementation, and oversight.
• Assess risk areas and direct Corporate Safety Managers to ensure overall compliance with OSHA, DOT and other applicable regulations, including state-specific regulatory programs. Ensure Corporate Safety Managers conduct appropriate follow-up.
• Assist in implementation of security policies, procedures, and departments.
• Support Annual SMS Facility Audits revision, review, and process.
• Compile enterprise-wide SMS Audit results and findings.
• Follow up on noted SMS Audit items and work with the facility on process to ensure compliance.
• Develop, support, and execute processes to reduce partner injury and illness rates.
• Track metrics and drive Health & Safety improvement and performance in the organization.
• Identify culture focused trainings, processes, and procedures with the goal of injury prevention.
• Subject Matter Expert regarding various Safety regulations and OSHA interaction.
• Provide direct Safety support to facilities across the Business Unit.
• Partner with Business Unit Heads of Safety regarding various enterprise-wide initiatives, programs, strategies, and similar actions.
• Support of various crisis management activities.
• Management of communication/follow up pertaining to Safety, Health, and Emergency Response Programs/Policies/Procedures.
• Effectively lead and develop Safety Managers.
• Conduct Safety/Health training as identified and required.
• Support facilities with individual needs to improve safety metrics as identified.
• Work with safety managers to improve their operational safety.
• Conduct onsite workplace inspections to identify workplace hazards.
• Assist with new process reviews and development.
• Identify and support new safety technology development.
• Participate in PPE (personal protection equipment) auditing and development of new requirements as well as working with vendors on the forefront of future PPE designs and technology.
• Participate in new program development.
• Aid the facilities in the hazard evaluation and control effort.
• Review and update of all pertaining standards.
• Availability outside of normal business hours will be required.
• Analytic ability and inductive interpretation are required to comprehensively adapt policies, procedures, and methods to correspond to unusual or complex situations.
• Routine exposures to significant levels of unpleasant heat, cold, moisture, and air conditions. May involve exposure to chemical substances and risks of minor nature cuts, bruises, and burns.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in safety and health in the food industry.
• Extensive safety and health and a minimum of 2 years management experience.
• Advanced safety and health skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards and Workers Compensation Laws.
• Experience supporting occupational health, workers compensation, and security preferred.
• Occupational safety experience in manufacturing, food processing, or similar industry preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to travel minimum 50% of the time overnight.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $145,000-$165,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.