Safety Supervisor-EHS Department

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At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Safety Supervisor. The Safety Supervisor assists in planning, directing, and implementing organizational safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe, healthy, accident-free work environment. This role requires effective communication and coordination with Management across departments. The Safety Supervisor also supports the administration of the worker's compensation program and may be tasked with gathering and preparing evidence for audits, lawsuits, hearings, and insurance claims.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Actively enforce all Company, Health and Safety, Food Safety, and GMP policies and procedures.

* Communicate with Management regarding known or ongoing floor safety issues.

* Ensure completion of assigned safety training for all Plant team members.

* Document and report on floor safety, environmental compliance, Quality, and production compliance.

* Engage employees in continuous safety improvement efforts.

* Investigate and document safety incidents, environmental releases, violations, and corrective actions.

* Manage data related to hazardous materials and environmental toxins.

* Enforce programs that mitigate human, system, and process errors.

* Assist in developing safety training materials and programs.

* Collaborate across departments to implement Safety, Environmental, and Quality initiatives.

* Create and deliver reports and data-driven materials to support decision-making.

* Enter environmental data into regulatory reporting systems.

* Protect proprietary information such as recipes, processes, and equipment.

* Travel and/or extended or off-work hours may be required.

Perform other duties as needed to support department and team success

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred; High School diploma with relevant training considered.

Experience

* Minimum of 3 years in a related field required.

* Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

* Preferred knowledge of ISO 22000.

* Understanding of OSHA regulations in a food manufacturing environment.

* Familiarity with GMP and chemical symbols/coding.

* Agri-food technology experience preferred.

Skills / Abilities

* Proficient in math, algebra, geometry, and mechanical physics.

* Proficient in MS Office.

* Ability to read and apply technical documentation including MSDS sheets.

Professional Certifications

* OSHA 30 Hour Certification

* Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist

* Certified Audiometric and Hearing Conservation

* First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens/AED

* HAZWOPER 24 Hour

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities