Job Description

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you a seasoned safety professional ready to take on a leadership role? We are seeking a Safety manager to spearhead safety initiatives, drive compliance, and foster a culture of safety excellence across our organization. Join us in ensuring the well-being of our team members – apply now to lead our division toward a safety future!

WHO WE ARE:

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.​

• Deliver On Our Promises​: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.​

• Win as a Team​: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.​

• Advance a Safer Future​: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.​

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Safety Manager is dedicated to identifying hazards in challenging food processing industrial environments and requires effective communication and confidence in evaluating, training, and mentoring others on safety concepts. Job duties include:

• Support the company's Safety programs at all locations and division and company-wide safety KPIs.
• Maintain regular and open communications with Safety Directors, Tech Services Managers and all other designated individuals and advise issues related to Safety, Health, and Environmental.
• Attend division conference calls and meetings.
• Ensure operations teams comply with all external customer requirements, government agencies, and established company policies and procedures.
• Perform investigations at the plant level as needed, including but not limited to severe injuries, OSHA complaints, and when necessary to assist other departments, while ensuring all investigations are followed up with and an action plan is implemented successfully.
• Assist with all OSHA visits within the division by following established OSHA SOP, including managing site visits, addressing complaints, and helping the Safety Compliance and Senior Safety Directors with informational conferences, as needed.
• Support implementation and maintenance of safety policies within the division and address plant specific needs and assist with making action plans to solve plant level issues.
• Field calls from plants within the division and escalate as necessary to Safety Director.
• Assist team in other divisions as necessary, which may include travel to other geographic areas.
• Provide open communication, support, and resources to all Site Managers, Division Operations, and supporting services.
• Make improvements in communication with Site Managers and division operations group.
• Overall implementation of action plans, follow-up, and resolution of safety issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid and active Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety related field or equivalent job experience.
• Proven success related to decision making and conflict resolution.
• Shown integrity and self-motivation.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• Company and technology experience, particularly Microsoft office.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification.

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in your home office, when not travelling to the corporate headquarters, customer, or plant locations which may require the use of PPE including safety glasses, hardhat, ear protection, and/or other protective equipment/clothing. Walking, standing, sitting, and computer work are all required in this environment. Sitting for extended periods of time when travelling (mostly driving) is also required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
• Training & Development Opportunities

Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Fortrex will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

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