Factory Safety Manager

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Since 1997, our factory has been a leading producer of the nation's cat litter supply. Our culture of continuous improvement drives Tidy Cats product innovations, revolutionizing the cat litter category with LightWeight litter, combining strength with half the weight. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Bring your talents to our King William plant where we collaborate to meet every challenge successfully and collectively.

As the Safety Manager, you will provide leadership for the planning, implementation and operation of the organization's Safety Management System (SMS). Lead by example as you support the evolution of the safety culture in our plant, empower employees, and reduce work-related injuries and illnesses. You’ll manage, facilitate, direct, and support safety objectives and goals to ensure that employees work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures.

• Develop Safety and Health programs, systems and processes, including training and coaching to establish clear expectations and procedures
• Responsible for effectively driving sustainable implementation of Corporate, Division and local initiatives via hands on leadership, digital tools, coaching and teamwork
• Drive compliance with local, state, and federal safety requirements and maintain OSHA 300 Log and internal reporting as required
• Study data and trends to implement safety campaigns
• Organize, coordinate, and conduct training for Safety Committee on safety topics and current safety programs in the plant
• Utilize Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) principles, tools, systems and processes to enhance performance
• Develop and lead the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) pillar for the site during TPM implementation
• Ensure effective injury case management process is fully implemented, well understood and functioning as desired and provide customer service for all employees with inquiries in the areas of safety to include, but not limited to, Workers' Compensation, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of professional safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 2+ years of relevant leadership experience

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• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 7+ years of professional safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 2+ years of relevant leadership experience

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.