Safety Supervisor

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

JOB TITLE: Safety Supervisor
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Monday - Friday, Day Shift (may need to occasionally flex schedule to overlap with night shift)

Position Overview:

The Safety Supervisor will collaborate with management, production teams, and other departments to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. This role is pivotal in maintaining a safe working environment, fostering a culture of safety, and ensuring that all training initiatives align with regulatory standards.

Key Accountabilities:

Safety Compliance and Audits:

• Ensure compliance with the Safety Action Plan (SAP) and relevant safety regulations.

• Facilitate unannounced safety audits and inspections across all shifts and office areas.

• Facilitate the updating and review of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for each operation, ensuring they are current and comprehensive.

Training and Development:

• Lead the implementation of the Foremost Farms safety program across all departments.

• Facilitate safety training sessions for employees to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, enhance safety proficiency, and promote a strong safety culture.

• Develop and maintain training schedules for all company departments, ensuring that all employees receive timely and relevant safety training.

• Design and deliver training for new hires on company policies, procedures, and safety protocols using the most effective training methods for each audience.

Record-Keeping and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate safety and training records required by corporate, regulatory, and other governing bodies.

• Track and report on the effectiveness and outcomes of all training programs.

• Collect feedback from employees and management on training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Continuous Improvement:

• Gather and analyze feedback from training sessions to identify gaps or weaknesses in the current training program.

• Recommend and implement improvements to training materials, methods, and processes to enhance overall safety awareness and compliance.

• Active and engaged member of the environmental team.

This role is accountable for ensuring that monitoring and/or verifying of control points occurs and that the required documentation is completed. For example, Critical Control Points(CCP), Preventive Controls(PC), Critical Quality Points(CQP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP), and Safe Quality Food(SQF) plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma/GED

2. 1 year of job-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 3 years of job-related experience

2. Bachelor's degree in related field

3. Proven experience in safety program management, training, and compliance.

4. Strong understanding of safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

5. Ability to lead and facilitate engaging and effective training sessions.

6. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

7. Detail-oriented with a strong ability to maintain records and generate reports.

8. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, from production employees to management.

Benefits:

At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That's why we're proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area - designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions

• Generous Paid Time Off - Start with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)

• 10 Paid Holidays - Enjoy time to rest and recharge

• Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks fully paid

• Health Savings Account (HSA) - when you elect the high-deductible health plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Save for medical and dependent care expenses

• Life and Disability Insurance - Financial protection for you and your loved ones

• Daily Pay Option - Access your earnings when you need them

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges

• Referral Program - Earn rewards for bringing great people to our team

• Career Growth Opportunities - Advance your skills and your career with us

Don't meet every single requirement? At Foremost Farms we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com