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Perdue Farms, Inc. Safety Supervisor in Accomac, Virginia
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
Summary
Perdue Farms is seeking an experienced Safety Supervisor (night shift) to join the Accomac, VA team. The Safety Supervisor will monitor new associate orientation and ramp-up process, assist with on-the-job training to include job safety analysis. This position is responsible for communicating company policies and reporting safety walkthrough findings pertaining to safety, hazardous communication, and ergonomics. The Safety Supervisor will also be responsible for tracking safety findings and take corrective actions through service requests and managing OSL positions.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide on-the-job training and follow-up on hazardous communication, safety, ergonomics, and other subjects with associates in all Processing Departments. This includes new associate orientation (whether directly hired or through a temp agency) as well as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) paperwork, which is ongoing.
Conduct daily JSA audits and report findings to Safety and Ops teams along with corrective actions and re-training that is needed.
Assist Safety Manager in interviewing associates and gathering information on accidents and near misses.
Attend bi-weekly safety meetings, PSM meetings or any other safety-related meetings that occur.
Assist the Safety Manager in responding to associates needs and concerns for safety issues as they arise.
Assist the Safety Manager by taking & posting meeting notes for the Safety Committee meetings.
Maintain oversight and training for OSL positions on Day and Night Shift.
Assist in Corp Safety Audit and Paperwork documentation.
Maintain Oversight for Housekeeping Group.
Other duties as deemed necessary by the Safety Manager or Corp Safety.
Minimum Education
- Bachelor of Science preferred but combination of degree & experience considered.
Experience Requirements
3-5 years of relevant experience.
Strong communication, math, organizational and analytical skills.
Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Normal climate controlled office environment. Able to communicate on the telephone and use standard office equipment. Able to move freely throughout the facility. Able to travel to remote Company and customer locations for audits and training.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.