Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety

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 productsfrom 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 dont just meet expectationswe 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 Youll 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 allfacilities 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 KPIs 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 MeriCals shoe voucher program.
• Administer manage and track MeriCals hearing conservation program.
• Anticipate identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.
• Develop implement and administer hazard control methods procedures and programs.
• Administer safety KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) PIRs (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 Youll 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 KPIs.
• 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 $75000. - $ compensation offered may vary depending on the candidates 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.

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