New Policy Coordinator jobs in Las Cruces, NM

Job Title: SHS Coordinator 

Location: Deming, NM  

Department: Safety 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
 

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real

Position Summary  

Reporting to the SHS Manager, the SHS Coordinator will work with employees and leadership to ensure all employees are trained on safety procedures as well as daily follow up to ensure proper PPE use.  The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to compete tasks with little to no supervision.  

Position Responsibilities 

• Ensure that all plant safety policies and procedures reflect Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and ofi requirements and are uniformly enforced. 

• Ensure that all plant safety policies and procedures reflect current federal and state regulatory agencies and ofi requirements and are uniformly enforced.  
• Occasionally train and maintain records of managers and supervisor’s regarding their responsibilities within the plant safety programs. 
• Function as the liaison to management for the safety committee. 
• Investigate loss and near loss incidents. 
• Provide necessary safety and OSHA training to all employees. 

• Perform routine safety and environmental audits of the plant as required by regulations and the ofi policy. 
• Assist plant management in training personnel within their specific departments.  
• Interact with all members of the plant team to promote a safety and friendly culture. 
• Maintain Subject Matter Expertise in Health, Safety and Environment. 
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of safety equipment.  

• Perform safety orientation for new hires. 
• Works collaboratively on a team to ensure an injury-free work environment. 
• Works collaboratively with regulatory agencies and customers. 
• Communicates well, both orally and written. 
• Listens to concerns and suggestions from team members and provides timely feedback. 

• Understands matters related to and relative to safety matters and issues. 
• Provides guidance and counsel to others. 
• Must effectively organize, coordinate and execute. 
• Assist in development and/or executing strategic plans to meet departmental and organizational goals while complying with regulatory and customer requirements. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Position Requirements  

• High School Diploma required, BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent experience working in related field is preferred.   
• 3 yrs. of manufacturing experience preferred. 

• 1 yrs. of direct safety and responsibility in a manufacturing environment. 
• Computer experience required. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) 
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) 

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

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