Position Title: Senior Health & Safety Coordinator 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Burley 

Requisition ID: 32295 

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sr. Health and Safety Coordinator plays a key role in fostering a positive health & safety culture within Site location. This person will have a key role in the development and execution of the health & safety and security agenda for the plant, focusing on continuous improvement of health & safety policies and procedures, injury prevention, health & safety management, Site security, crisis management, and compliance with Federal and local health & safety compliance obligations. This position focuses on implementing and overseeing effective health and safety protocols and practices within the organization. The Sr. Health and Safety Coordinator recommends process improvements to enhance workplace health & safety, provides project leadership in implementing health & safety initiatives, and oversees metrics to monitor trends and measure performance against key health & safety indicators.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Provides exceptional support to ensure the implementation of health and safety initiatives that align with the organization's safety culture and goals.2. Works closely with the Site leadership team and HR Business Partner to promote a continuous improvement mindset and foster employee engagement in health and safety practices.3. Conducts health & safety audits, including rack inspections, and aids in the closure of audit findings' root cause corrective actions within the required timeframes.4. Oversees and advises people leaders and employees on complex health and safety issues, including managing corrective action processes and attendance management.5. Collaborates with the leadership team to improve turnover and retention rates by implementing effective health and safety strategies.6. Verifies external contractors' safety training and certification(s) and carries out worksite health & safety audits.7. Maintain the McCain OSHA/OH&S programs to ensure adherence to company, regulatory, and any other health & safety requirements, including compliance with established procedures, documentation completion, and annual reviews.8. Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track safety and operational performance. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of reports.9. Conducts training on health & safety topics for management and staff.10. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision on projects within teams.

 

Additional Roles: • Supports HR Specialists in handling health and safety-related issues as needed. • May receive calls outside the regular working hours in the event of an accident or severe injury.

 

MEASURE OF SUCCESS 

Compliance RegulationReduced Incident Rates: by implementing health & safety programs.Training effectiveness: Completion rates and assessments of employee safety knowledge and understanding.Continued improvements based on incident investigations, hazard assessments, and employee feedback.

 

FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT: Through programs resulting in behavior improvements and injury prevention culture, position can impact long-term reduction in current annual costs with H&S components.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Health & Safety Certification(s), and/or equivalent combination of qualifications and health & safety experienceProfessional certification, such as CSP, ASP, or accredited Health and Safety Certification, is required or in process.At least 5-7 years of Health & Safety experienceISO Management Systems experience is preferred

 

SKILLS: 

Ability to work without direct supervisionExperience developing and facilitating training programs and protocolsDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skillsOrganizational and Time managementTeamwork and CollaborationAttention to detailSupports and maintains the Management SystemHas a key role in Continuous Improvement activities (as required by MDI)Proficiency with Windows-based applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using/implementing other specialized software/EMIS platforms (Intelex)

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics; Manufacturing      
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing 
Department: ​Burley Safety ​
Location(s): US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.