Job Description

Company Description

Krier Beverage, established in 1913, is a leading beverage manufacturer based in Wisconsin, known for producing Jolly Good Soda and offering beverage contract packaging services. The company is dedicated to providing the safest, highest quality, and best value products in the industry. With four can lines and flexible processes, Krier Beverage consistently exceeds customer expectations by leveraging innovation and quality at every step. The company caters to both large brands and smaller independent clients, ensuring VIP treatment for all. Visit our website to learn more:

Overview: The Safety Coordinator manages the activities for plant Safety and SDS program. This position will help to ensure compliance for all areas of the Krier Foods Random Lake site by reviewing and updating safety procedures, overseeing safety programs and initiatives in conjunction with the shift supervisors, department managers, the Director of Human Resources, and the Senior Director of Operations.; and making recommendations to the same.

• Complies with and enforces all company policies and plant rules and procedures, to include Safety, Quality, GMPs, and SSOPs.
• Manage the overall safety program to ensure a safe work environment is maintained and policies and procedures are known and understood by all employees.
• Assist the Department and Plant management with policy development, training, and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and drive initiatives in relation to plant safety goals and reduction of hazards via continuous improvement to better achieve overall plant goals.
• Regularly inspect plant and conduct safety audits/contacts on personnel, equipment, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance and keep the company current with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA. EPA, etc.).
• Analyze incident reports and evaluate injury cases based on available facts. Lead injury and incident inquiries and investigations
• Evaluate job hazards and develop control measures.
• Prepare and conduct safety training sessions for employees and vendors.
• Lead a monthly employee involvement group that would include regular meetings and maintain a database on employee contributions. Ensure follow up is completed with relevant personnel including necessary work orders.
• Write SOPs in order to facilitate and simplify procedures for all employees to comfortably carry out in day-to-day tasks.
• Work with the plant Maintenance Team Leader to manage and maintain a safety related work order database (MaintainX).
• Maintain the Plant SDS logs to ensure they are correctly organized, up to date, and accessible to all employees.
• Motivate and coach employees on proper safety behaviors and conditions to meet established regulatory requirements, plant safety goals, and objectives.
• Foster an environment that supports an engaged safety culture.
• Work with Senior Director of operations and HR to create, implement, and monitor the plant safety goals annually for the completion of annual performance evaluations.
• Provide continuous improvement through critical thinking and innovative problem solving.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments.
• Demonstrate effective leadership through the ability to provide conflict management, demonstrate adaptability and teamwork, developing employees and self, organizing, planning and delegating when appropriate to meet business goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in environmental health & safety or related field preferred. Industry relevant food and beverage experience in production and/or safety preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 1-3 years in a safety- related role required
• Osha 30 Hour Card required
• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of OSHA and EPA standards with regards to manufacturing plant environments.
• Ability to understand Good Mfg. Practices, HACCP, Internal Auditing, chemical handling, sanitation, inspections, etc. in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and agencies for food and beverage is preferred.
• Must be able to work on all shifts as necessary.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read and comprehend instructions and procedures in English.
• Must work towards obtaining and maintaining a nationally recognized Safety Certification 

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