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Full-Time Safety Manager - Onsite

Ferndale, WA

Our quality products have a heritage dating back to the early 1800’s at the Hempler’s family sausage kitchen in Borken, Germany. Hans Hempler worked in the family sausage business in Germany as a youngster. He served as an apprentice sausage maker and learned first-hand the family’s old secret recipes becoming a master sausage maker before moving to the United States. Hans came to the United States in 1928 and, in those early years, worked hard and saved his money. It is our mission, and passion, to produce and distribute the highest quality products, while operating with the highest integrity and standards for personalized service to our customers. We strive to achieve these results by purchasing high quality ingredients and by employing passionate people, training them well, and developing an extended “family” of employees dedicated to accomplishing our mission.

The Production Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees working in the production environment. This role develops and manages Hempler’s safety culture, compliance with regulatory standards, and the development of safety training programs. The Production Safety Manager will proactively identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and work closely with other department heads to foster a safety-first culture across all production operations.

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday – Hours will be 8am – 4:30pm but need to be flexible to assist swing shift as needed.

WAGE: $78,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually, subject to all required taxes and withholdings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the facility adheres to all safety standards and regulations, maintaining up-to-date records for inspections and safety compliance

Monitors and enforces compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)

Conducts regular safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments of the production areas

Identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk

Conduct regular safety meetings

Assist in the development of safety training programs for production employees

Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence

Prepare and submit incident reports in compliance with regulatory agencies

Analyze accident data and trends to recommend improvements to processes and safety procedures

Maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid protocols, fire safety, and chemical spill response

Conduct regular drills and exercises to ensure employees are prepared for emergencies

Ensure the production area is equipped with necessary safety equipment, such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits

Work closely with production supervisors, managers, and department heads to ensure safety is integrated into daily operations

Communicate safety concerns and improvements to upper management, ensuring leadership is informed and involved in safety initiatives.

May perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field preferred
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or OSHA certifications) in lieu of bachelor’s degree
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a safety management role, in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience with
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail: Ensuring that all data is accurate & discrepancies resolved promptly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environment is that of an office environment. This employee regularly works with office equipment, materials, chemicals, and wet floors with wet equipment when on the production floor. This employee works around high voltage, hot water, and steam.

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Physical work includes climbing stairs, etc.
• Willing to work in a various-temperature environment
• Ability to handle weighting items under 25lbs or may need to move objects safely and with proper body mechanics.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Duties and responsibilities described are not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessary. Roles and responsibilities typically evolve over time, reflecting the growth and maturity of the business.

ABOUT HEMPLER: We offer a creative environment filled with other talented people. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence. Company perks include:

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage.
• Annual bonus
• 9 Paid holidays, generously paid time off.
• 401K with matching
• Life Insurance
• Medical/Wellness Plan
• Employee Discounts

TO APPLY: Hempler’s Food Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hempler’s Food Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact us at 1-866-477-4144.

*Please no recruiter services needed.