Safety & Security Manager Job at Perdue Farms, Rockingham, NC

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  • Perdue Farms
  • Rockingham, NC

Job Description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Ready to level-up your career path? The Safety & Security Manager leads safety & security efforts for assigned food manufacturing complex (and other affiliated food manufacturing/live operations facilities). This position is responsible for maintaining a world-class safety culture through continuous improvement. The Safety & Security Manager acts as the technical expert partnering with operations leadership to deliver operational results through impactful safety, health, and security solutions. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a valid passport necessary for international travel. This position offers a competitive base salary, management incentive program, and excellent benefits! Apply today!

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Leads all safety & security efforts for the manufacturing complex and affiliated field operations. Manages live production and garage safety in conjunction with the non-collocated safety director, safety for live production and garage/transportation operations non-manufacturing facilities located within the vicinity of the primary assignment.
  • Directly leads & manages daily activities and personnel matters of the facility and its safety department personnel to ensure resources are effectively and consistently employed in the organization.
  • Leads facility security team/guard force in managing security processes to include developing/ administering site security practices and policies, supporting and tracking required key performance indicators including training objectives, and timely completion of site surveys and or audits.
  • Provides technical expertise for cross functional teams to ensure safe operational processes and capital/engineering projects. Collaborates with functional experts in vehicle safety, corporate security, environmental, PSM, and other areas to align facility activities and objectives. Provides interpretations for OSHA, NFPA, DHS, DOT, and other pertinent regulations to ensure processes and policies comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Leads site safety business plan development by analyzing relevant data and tracking/reporting facility and corporate KPIs/metrics. Validates plan’s actions through internal safety and security auditing tracking findings through closure.
  • Provides training support to the organization and ensures that all required safety and security training is effectively completed on time.
  • Ensures effective investigations on all safety and security incidents are completed, participating actively during complex and high impact investigations. Ensures root cause is determined and appropriate corrective actions developed, tracking recommendations to closure. Utilizes incident data to develop action plans to address hazards and emerging trends.
  • Liaisons for 3rd party assessments, audits, & inspections, i.e. insurance carrier, local fire department, risk engineering firms, OSHA, DHS, etc.
  • Additional duties & responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental, safety & heath, or industrial health management, or occupational health & safety.

Experience Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing safety management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a world-class safety program which has achieved <1.0 TRIR.
  • Industrial & food safety health knowledge 
  • Thorough knowledge of OSHA requirements
  • Strong organizational, communication, grammar, & writing skills.
  • Strong supervisory skills, particularly supervising off-site personnel
  • Proven ability to lead and influence others. Ability to establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficient use of computer and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OHM, SAP.
  • Ability to implement behavioral-based safety techniques to improve/maintain safety performance.
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher.
  • CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

 

 

Experience Preferred

  • A Master’s degree in Environment, Safety & Health Certified from the Board of Safety Professional (CSP) or the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
  • Ability to speak English, plus Spanish and/or French.
  • multi-site safety management experience.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

  • Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
  • May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
  • May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
  • Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

 

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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