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Job Purpose and Impact
The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II at our Vernon, CA Protein Processing Plant will lead the implementation, execution and maintenance of the environmental, health and safety and process safety management systems at a high complex facility. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter authority for the application of safe, compliant operational practices and demonstrate compliance with company policy, work processes, programs and standards that comply with environmental, health and safety regulations. Key Accountabilities
Support the plant manager in facilitating the community and governmental interaction and the external reputation.
Support contractor environmental, health and safety requirements during construction phase and help test and evaluate environmental, health and safety performance according to design during project startup phase.
Partner with regional domain and country environmental, health and safety to support management of site impact assessments, operating permits and construction permits.
Support suitable training content and delivery mode, in line with global and regional requirements, conduct gap assessment to identify training needs, adjust curriculum to reflect site specific needs and deliver training.
Partner with key site or project leaders to integrate and operationalize environmental, health and safety programs and drive culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
Understand, localize and integrate company and legally required work processes, programs and controls into site level operating procedures, tools and work instructions to standardize front line processes and monitor, analyze and adjust for improved performance.
Ensure strong alignment of goals, metrics and targets with plant vision and targets and govern site performance targets together with plant and site leadership team and consult on planning, issue and incident response and operational environment, health and safety and process safety compliance.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications
Solid working knowledge of food safety industry practices and standards
Basic business acumen and the ability to partner and communicate effectively with business counterparts.
Solid understanding of ergonomics
Must be comfortable presenting trainings in-person or virtually
#LI-AL1 Compensation Information
The expected salary for this position is $84,859 - $95,485 with a 5% annual target bonus. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)
