Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety
hace 3 días
Orange
Job Description NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS PLEASE No Sponsorship/Transfer Available Company Summary: For over 60 years, MeriCal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 230 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients. At MeriCal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition! The Opportunity: The Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor is responsible for planning, establishing, implementing, and sustaining robust occupational health, safety programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for all aspects of MeriCal LLC employees, and to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environment, health and safety regulations and industry best practices. The primary focus being in the areas of compliance and reporting, safety training, safety program implementation and management. What You’ll Do: • Design, implement, and drive company consistent cost-effective compliance training, new hire orientations and regulatory safety programs to ensure uniformity across the facilities., • Design, and implement best practice techniques, implement new regulatory requirements, and provide control measures that reduce or eliminate risks to our employees and the company., • Design, administer and maintain the orientation and training curriculum for all employees, at all facilities, on current knowledge in compliance with all local, state and federal legislation regarding California/Fed OSHA, NFPA, EPA compliance requirements, including any emerging issues and trends in regulatory compliance., • Conduct safety inspections and assessments at all facilities which include ensuring the completion of action items developed from all facilities, corporate audits, and reporting results to appropriate executive and management personnel., • Oversee and continually enhance the site safety committee meetings and team responsibilities., • Compile, analyze, interpret and report accident, loss, and exposure statistical data. Prepare comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards., • Present KPI’s to Director of EHS, EVP of Quality and Compliance, as well as other company management and executives each month or as required., • Investigate accidents, injuries, illnesses and near misses. Determine root cause of incidents, recommend, and implement corrective action plans., • Performs other actions as assigned., • Promptly report all work-related injuries and illnesses to the Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier, either as a claim or report only for recordkeeping purposes., • Administer and maintain comprehensive Workers’ Compensation records, files, and reports in compliance with regulatory and company requirements., • Manage track injury and illness data. Reduce injury and incident rates., • Prepare, maintain, and comply with local, state, and federal agency environmental reporting and permitting., • Actively interacts with employees on the production floor and office areas to promote a safety-focused culture, engaged at all levels., • Administer, manage and track all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), to include MeriCal’s shoe voucher program., • Administer, manage and track MeriCal’s hearing conservation program., • Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices., • Develop, implement, and administer hazard control methods, procedures and programs., • Administer safety KPI's (Key Performance Indicators), PIR's (Preventative Investigation Reports) and Workplace Inspections., • Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) provisions and monitor employee practices that relate to food safety, cleanliness and sanitation., • Maximize the effectiveness of ergonomics programs and initiatives., • Ensure that the Safe Behavior Based Observation, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Truck programs are implemented and sustained., • Performs other actions as assigned. What You’ll Bring: • Has a track record of establishment and implementation of strategic safety programs for an organization., • 5 years' relevant work experience in manufacturing safety programs and practices., • Strong leadership skills, and a demonstrated comfort level with change, and the ability to lead change across multiple sites and levels of the organization., • Designs and implements critical programs to achieve that strategic direction., • Develops safety program performance objectives and measures safety performance with KPI's., • Communicates status/needs to plant employees and management. Provides leadership and direction in the development, administration, and maintenance of safety compliance., • Demonstrated computer skills, exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Office specifically., • Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes, preferably in the food or dietary supplement industry., • Detailed knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable local industry environment, health and safety standards with hands on experience working with regulatory agency visits and auditors., • Strong communication skills – both verbal and written., • Time management - Ability to adjust work hours as needed and remain available outside of regular business hours., • A minimum of OSHA 30-Hour certification., • Certificate, Diploma or Degree in EHS from a recognized institution and experience in project, construction and/or industrial EHS fields desired., • 5+ years’ EHS experience of increasing responsibilities in a manufacturing or construction work environment., • Bilingual – English and Spanish., • Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills., • Ability to make decisions, be a self-starter, hands-on and passionate about working in a team environment., • Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from operations leadership., • Experience in and knowledge of federal, state and local regulations., • Strong positive energy and enjoy driving improvement in the safety and well-being of others. The Perks: No-cost vision insurance (yes, you read that right!), employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program. Affordable medical and dental insurance plans are tailored for you and your dependents. Exceptional supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance. 401(k) matching plan and more! A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $75,000. - $85,000. The compensation offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and/or education. MeriCal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests. 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