JBS USA Careers

Process Safety Director

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Process Safety Director for our JBS Regional Beef team in Plainwell, Michigan.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain safety programs, files and records in accordance with company and government regulations
• Inspect all operations being performed daily, such as production, plant maintenance, and storage of materials for compliance with company
• Assists plant B/E teams with development of safe and efficient operations of Boiler and Refrigeration systems within the Regional Beef and Rendering Facilities
• Oversight of Refrigeration and Boiler capital projects
• Oversight of capital planning and 5-year strategies for Refrigeration and Boiler systems
• Assist supervisors in conducting investigations on injury accidents and near incidents during 2nd shift and report findings to Safety Manager
• Inspect all fire extinguishers that are installed on a regular monthly schedule; inspect emergency equipment (Haz-Mat) and chemical storage
• Write reports implementing the safety program, train employees, inspect the facility for adequate fire protection, and ensure that all equipment is in good working condition
• Correct working conditions using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, psychology, and safety standards, develop loss control programs; and devise methods to evaluate safety programs
• Be responsible for and make recommendations for compliance with federal and state regulations
• Escort employees of all agencies conducting safety, fire and physical security audits for the facility
• Assess new developments in the health and safety field to benefit the plant
• Keep apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company
• Promote and encourage participation in safety, health, and environmental programs 
• Position requires 75-80% travel and long term stays at facilities
• Position will require relocation to Plainwell, Michigan as home base of support
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 5-7 years of verifiable experience in Process Safety Management
• 3-5 years working experience with refrigeration and boilers preferred
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

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

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