Safety Manager job Newport News Virginia
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Employer Name: The Lee Group for a Food Processing Industry Leader SpiderID: 2937035
Location: Newport News, Virginia Date Posted: 11/8/2009
Wage: Category: Manufacturing
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Job Description:
We are currently representing an exceptional opportunity for a safety manager to join a meat/poultry processing leader recognized for superior quality products. This organization seeks a safety manager to handle all aspects of a safety program within a meat processing operation, ensuring that safety standards are maintained at superior levels throughout all plant operations. This position will also supervise fire prevention and other programs as assigned.
You will be handling the safety program for the plant operation, administering all policies and programs related to accident and illness, reporting on the safety programs and results to executive management, and acting as an advisor on safety related areas. In this role you will administer and maintain all records related to the accident reporting, investigate accidents, and also initiate and follow-up on corrective measures. You will conduct, as well as attend supervisor safety training classes and departmental safety training classes. Emphasis in this role will be upon prevention; making daily plant inspections to discover unsafe work practices and correct these to prevent accidents. You will be introducing and implementing best safety practices in food processing, maintaining effective records and reporting systems, and implementing accident and injury prevention measures and solutions. The safety manager will demonstrate positive, effective communications, and will be an advisor; working closely with all plant production personnel and safety management. You will ensure effective safety program administration with all production and plant personnel through communications, training, and other efforts to enhance accident prevention and safety in all operations in the plant location assigned.

This position is with a successful and diversified Fortune 200 Company that markets their products world wide and is a leader in meat products. Additionally. this company is recognized for cutting edge technology in their operations, including one of the world's largest, most advanced meat processing operations. This company is ranked as one of the "Most Admired Companies" in the US based on effective leadership and effective employee relations. Their mission is focused on going above and beyond, setting superior standards in areas of social, community, and environmental responsibility. Positions will be located in a coastal Mid-Atlantic area and relocation assistance is provided



Job Requirements:
A BS/MS in Environmental Health and Safety, Food Science, or related area, and/or Certification as Safety Professional is required. A demonstrated record of progressive responsibility in safety program management is desired. Must be able to work in plant processing operations that vary in temperature from freezing (below 0) to 98 Degree temperatures for the duration of a project, as well as walk the entire plant operation for extended periods of time. Must be willing to work a rotating shift with other plant safety managers, which may be Bi-weekly or monthly as agreed upon. Bi-lingual language skills in both Spanish and English are preferred but not required.
The qualified candidate will have well developed communication skills, and demonstrated experience as a safety leader, communicating effectively with others to establish effective safety practices. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate current and up-to-date date knowledge of industry safety trends and developments in all aspects of food manufacturing and processing operations safety, and be up-to-date with OSHA Certifications. The qualified candidate must be willing to participate in continued education through the OSHA Institute National Safety Council as well as The American Meat Institute and other organizations offering safety education, training, or certification.



Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required:
Education Required:
Overnight Travel: None
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Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Casual Dress, Company Cafeteria

Company Profile:
The Lee Group is a leading executive search and staffing firm in Virginia, founded in 1971, and serving a wide variety of clients ranging from small start-up and emerging growth companies, to Fortune 500 companies. Search services are provided nationwide and focus is primarily on the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Southeast region.


Contact Information:
Contact Name: Linda Bbrown Company Type: Recruiter
Company: The Lee Group
City: Newport News
State: Virginia
Zip: 23606
Web Site: http://

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