John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title Assistant Safety Manager

Location Lakeville, MN

Department Safety/Security (463)

Report to Job Title Director of Safety

Competency Framework Level Individual Contributor

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Exempt

Date of Last Revision 12/20/2024

 

Summary of Position:

The Assistant Safety Manger is responsible for managing and monitoring safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. Supports the Corporate Safety Department by facilitating inspections to identify unsafe conditions and training for proactive safety measures.

 

Functions of the Position: % of Time Essential/ Marginal

· Completes daily facility walk-through of all buildings to identify

safety concerns and conduct compliance required audits.

Stocks first aid kits for facility and maintains first aid log. 15% Essential

· Coordinates with Corporate Safety team on all issues that

require immediate attention. 15% Essential

· Manages the safety committee and all related activities. 15% Essential

· Performs initial and reoccurring forklift training. (Classroom

and proficiency testing) 10% Essential

· Maintains safety communication boards and postings. Prepares

written reports and metrics for the Corporate Safety

Department. Responsible for SDS Online site and chemical

updates. 10% Essential

· Conducts safety trainings. Champions site corporate safety

programs. 10% Essential

· Monitors workers compensation claims and costs. Coordinates

medical treatment and “return-to-work” for employees to

reduce workers compensation costs and absenteeism. 10% Essential

· Aids supervisors/managers in accident/incident investigations

and assists with completion of all required documentation. 10% Essential

· Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe

and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices,

allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and

regulatory requirements.

· Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls

necessary to ensure food safety and quality.

· Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to

management.

· Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills, and

information within assigned team and across functional areas.

· Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as

professional and leadership development.

· Other Duties as assigned. Continually

· Responsible for compliance with all safety policies and procedures established for health and workplace safety. · Responsible for supporting safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors, reporting potential hazards, and conducting safety observations as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

If yes, please list the titles of the positions responsible.

 

Qualifications

· Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

o Associate or bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Safety or Behavioral based leadership preferred.

o Three-four years of experience in safety or related discipline.

o Experience in training safety programs and preventing unsafe conditions and acts.

o Required knowledge of OSHA regulations.

o Minimum of 3 years in a safety role in a manufacturing setting; food manufacturing preferred.

 

· Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

o OSHA 30

o Associate Safety Professional preferred

 

· Skills and Competencies:

o Microsoft Office proficiency: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

o Ability to communicate with all levels of management as well as hourly employees.

o Self-motived and able to work unsupervised.

 

Job Specific Requirements:

In the event that the Assistant Safety Manager is absent, the Plant Manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.

 

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Company Paid Life, Accident and Disability Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Paid Time Off, Paid Wellness Days, Paid Parental Leaves, Paid Volunteer Time Off Family Planning Program and Adoption Assistance Program Employee Assistance Programs Annual Bonus Plans 401(k) Plan with a 4% Company Match HSA (with Company Match), Health FSA, and Dependent Care FSA

For a full listing of our extensive benefits package, please refer to the Careers page on our website, located here:  https://jbssinc.com/careers/

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.