Director of Safety

  • Full-time
  • Sub-Department: Safety & Risk Management
  • Department: Operations
  • Site Location: Minneapolis

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

Job Description

Join us as our Director of Corporate Safety to oversee the continuous development of Safety Policies and Procedures as well as the effective implementation of these policies across our US production facilities and distribution centers.In this role, you will ultimately be responsible for having an effective workplace safety program and culture in place and will direct the resources and activities of the organization to support the Health and Safety programs by providing advice and guidance to company management and senior management. This position has a significant influence on the company’s overall performance in the areas of corporate Health and Safety within an environment which the primary challenge is to continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the JL organization to create a culture that prioritizes effective safety and balances overall associated costs. You will provide overall leadership, professional knowledge and expertise in the administration and support of Health and Safety processes for all aspects of SBS to include regulatory agency compliance, institutional policies, workers compensations, medical and human capital development.

Specifically, you will: 

  • Develop and provide technical and administrative direction on all safety and health policies and programs which bear critical importance to overall corporate objectives, operations, and profitability of the various plants and distribution centers
  • Directs and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recommends compensation and takes action when necessary to improve performance deficiencies.
  • Oversee and enforce compliance with all OSHA, WC, EPA and DOT Regulations pertaining to company operations while maintaining awareness of OSHA (including PSM), EPA and DOT amendments and make recommendations for their implementation.
  • Manages environmental compliance by researching the required regulations and guidelines, forecasting prevention needs, and reporting on prevention plans.
  • Oversee and enforce compliance with all OSHA, and WC Regulations pertaining to company operations while maintaining awareness of OSHA and WC amendments and make recommendations for their implementation.
  • Managing workers compensation in multiple states to improve the quality and compliance of claims handling practices and overall success of workers compensation program.
  • Review internal safety policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate; conduct hazard and risk assessments and develop new or, where necessary, make recommendations to senior management to amend safety policies and procedures.
  • Create a work environment which reflects a commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees.

This position will report to Vice President – Supply Chain and Operations

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should posses the following education, experiences and skills:

  • Bachelor's degree required in risk management, industrial safety and health, safety engineering, safety management or closely related field.
  • Minimum of three years worker's compensation claims experience
  • Prefer 10+ years of progressive experience with 7+ years of safety management.
  • Prior experience with a large multi-plants
  • 75% travel to facility locations throughout the US

 

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.