Job Summary:

The SR Manager Plant Environmental Health Safety & Security leads and positively influences an efficient, high-quality Environment Health & Safety, Security program and culture for Blue Diamond Growers’ team members and external organizations under contract, at the Sacramento Plant. Ensures compliance with responsibilities imposed by Cal OSHA (Title 8), while maximizing and promoting health and safety for all team members, as well as proactively reducing the risk of occupational injuries and illnesses. Partnering with the Corporate Environmental Health & Safety team and other site safety managers on corporate initiatives. Champions best practices in enviornmental health and safety within the Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) organization, balanced with the other key focus areas of quality, service, and production results all supported by our teams. The Sr. Manager Environmental Health Safety & Security provides enterprise-wide leadership and models the BDG Values of Act with Integrity; Deliver Quality Everyday; Work as Partners; Innovate! and Play to Win.

The SR Manager Plant Environmental Health Safety & Security will positively lead and influence an efficient and effective local Sacramento Security Team, while providing enterprise-wide direction on security initiatives. Champion best practices in Security, with the key focus of protecting property, food safety, and people. Lead and develop the Safety/Security DL’s and Security Team. Maintain and develop all Security protocols, directives, and processes. Establish ongoing training for the Security Team. Respond to emergencies and develop corrective action plans. Partner with Department Managers, Engineering, Project Managers, and Corporate Health Safety Team on Security needs.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leads the site environmental health safety & security programs to ensure compliance. Manage risk assessments and risk control activities, while leading by example.
Influence to ensure management commitment and employee ownership of health and safety programs, while ensuring that proper training has been conducted.
Ensure continuous improvement of all environmental health safety & security programs and initiatives.
Leads the campus security team ensuring systems and execution of life safety systems, emergency preparedness protocols, site emergency response team, and overall campus grounds and buildings are monitored and always protected.
Manages outside security contracts (3rd Party)
Partners with Sr. Corporate Environmental Health & Safety Manager on Workplace Violence and Active Shooter emergency planning.
Partners with Sr. Corporate Environmental Health & Safety Manager for Sac VPP initiative
Develop and implement enterprise-wide Security protocols, directives, and SOPs.
Coordinate and partner with occupational health and safety services provided to BDG by third party administrator (ATI).
Formulates, implements, and evaluates policies and corporate strategies for hazardous exposure, i.e., noise monitoring, chemicals for health protection and surveillance of team members, which meet regulatory standards.
Develops a strong safety culture at the Sacramento Plant by leading and engaging with the site leadership, safety culture teams and team members on safety culture programs and initiatives.
Partners with management and Corporate Environmental Health & Safety to guide, develop, and implement policies and strategies on health & safety, security.
Plans, develops, and evaluates methods and processes for gathering, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. Communicates trends and advises action plans to meet regulatory requirements for health & safety, security protection to enhance performance.
Plans and implements environmental health safety and security strategies in conjunction with the Sr. Corporate Environmental Health & Safety Manager and Site Director.
Manages the department budget to optimize the services provided.
Lead a department size of 21+
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

\MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree
8 years of Environmental Health and Safety management experience
5 years of Security (site level and/or corporate)
Proficient computer skills – MS Office
Analyze, interpret and present data to varying audiences inside and outside of the organization.
Firm understanding of Federal OSHA and Cal/OSHA (Title 8 ) regulations.
Must have good organizational skills and be able to prioritize workload, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain high quality of work.
Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally resulting in a safe work environment at all levels of the plant.

Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree

14 or more years
Must be able to work any shift based on operational needs. This role will be primarily on day shift with the expectation that coverage occurs on other shifts as needed, and on call as needed for emergency situations.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

Master’s degree in Environmental Occupational Health & Safety discipline
Certifications in Environmental Occupational Health, Safety or Security
VPP program experience

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

Greater than 15

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to physically move throughout the facility, including climbing multiple flights of stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and tight access areas. Able to sit/work at a desk for extended periods of time doing things such as analytical work or reports, which requires focus, while utilizing a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a plant environment being exposed to dust, high noise levels, extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations, fumes and odors from welding and other maintenance processes, poor lighting, and wet operation work conditions. Typical conditions may include prolonged sitting, standing and walking. Travel among the BDG manufacturing sites located throughout the California Central Valley. Some travel to TPAs and Vendors may be required.

Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Education:

Bachelors

Other Job Details:

Work Shift:

Day

Pay Type:

Salary

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

N/A

Exempt Salary Range (if applicable):

$123,200.00 - $159,900.00

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

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