Converses with vendors to evaluate specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts. Evaluates products and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding production capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate the production process.
Applies statistical methods to report current and estimate future manufacturing outputs/costs.
Performs the functions below in conjunction with the manager.
Environmental
Compliance Auditing
Permitting
Inspections
Online/Paper Reporting
Interfacing with IDNR
Analytical Reports Review
Occupational (OSHA)
Training
Compliance Auditing
Permitting
Inspections
HAZOP
Emergency Response
Safety Postings
Lean Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in Lean 101 training sessions (new employees) and continuous education for employees.
Participate in and conduct 5S events within the facility.
Assist in visual organization of plant.
Prepare visuals to track/monitor results.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety, Science, Engineering or related discipline.
2 years of manufacturing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Safety Professional Designation.
Environmental Health & Safety certification
2 + years of Food manufacturing experience.
Physical Demands: Frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Occasionally exposed to cold, heat, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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