Quality and Safety Supervisor

Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods (DMFC) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte, Contadina and College Inn. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.

At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers - in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is:

Responsibilities:

Supervisor responsibility for the planning and coordination of all Quality and Safety compliance activities for the Rochelle, IL facility as required by corporate policies and procedures; Federal, State, and Local regulations; and Industry Standards. Work with Corporate/Regional Environmental and Safety team to modify corporate policies and procedures for site-specific accuracy and applicability.

The incumbent is responsible for all Quality and Safety regulations and maintaining full compliance. Incumbent makes recommended changes to current compliance programs and procedures in order to improve overall conformance with regulatory guidelines and increase employee engagement and adherence to established policies and procedures.

The position will be responsible for coordinating regulatory programs and permitting applications.

All duties and responsibilities are under the guidance of or designated by the locations site director.

Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety governmental regulations, OSHA, & DOT.
• Provide directions on all OSHA and related regulations as it relates to safety, for interpreting and implementation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct/coordinate all necessary safety training for all required safety related polices and tracking/verifications.
• Train all site employees on all safety and emergency action related corporate policies and procedures on a scheduled basis and keep detailed training records as required by OSHA.
• Facilitate safety committee activities and meetings to promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Liaise the maintenance of all Workers Compensation requirements and required medical reports etc. with all parties (Corporate, TPA, etc.)
• Interact with Workers Compensation Insurance carriers to ensure proper handling of claims in line with plant objectives.
• Develop programs to reduce injury rates and foster safe working environments.
• Liaise the investigation of all incidents / injuries / occupational illnesses to determine root cause, submit detailed reports as required, and ensure all corrective actions are implemented accordingly.
• Conduct inspections of facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and corporate safety programs.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of the Job Hazard Analysis documentation.
• Maintain vendor/contractor safety programs to ensure they are in compliance with corporate safety policies while onsite.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Analyze safety data and metrics to identify trends and implement proactive measures.
• Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Food Safety and Quality

• Coordinate and ensure implementation of Corporate Quality and Tech Services policies by performing/reviewing internal audits and maintenance of plant quality systems.
• Ensure product safety through development, review and enforcement of company policies through process control review and management of product holds.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal regulations along with corporate and customer standards.
• Review and enforce company quality standards provided by facility, regional and corporate quality authorities.
• Ensure all elements of the annual plant quality plan are met by working with plant management to review progress and results periodically and implement corrective actions when objectives are not achieved.

Member of Plant Leadership

• Reports to Distribution Operations Manager with a dotted line to Corporate Food Safety & Quality. Influences and promotes plant Safety and Quality & Food Safety culture.

Management/Supervision

• Coordinate the supervision and training of hourly production workers, as well as the oversight, direction, and training of various seasonal personnel to achieve Del Monte's Quality Standards, as well as other goals set by the management team.
• Manages the performance of personnel to ensure that all job functions are achieved and that all administrative actions are resolved in a timely manner by working with Human Resources as applicable.

Del Monte Production Systems (DMOE)

• Support, facilitate, and assist in the implementation of the facilitys DMOE initiatives.

Del Monte Foods Leadership Behaviors:

As leaders we:

Ground Our Teams

• Connect our teams to a clear strategy.

• Provide the support our teams need for success.

• Hold ourselves and our teams accountable.

Create the Climate

• Solve problems together with our teams.

• Enable smart risk taking.

• Empower our teams to make decisions and take action.

Nurture the Good

• Are intentional about building trust.

• Lead with empathy.

• Grow and develop our teams.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene or comparable degree. Non-degreed candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience managing/coordinating a behavioral based safety process.
• Experience in general manufacturing practices for food processing required.
• Experience in/knowledge of sanitation concepts, environmental controls, project management concepts, and accounting (i.e. budgeting, cost control) are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety.
• Strong PC-skills relating to spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills for working with a range of backgrounds and interests.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and be self-directed.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within general company guidelines.
• High degree of collaboration within team.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational skills with good time management.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize key projects. Understand customer needs and expectations. Organize, plan, and problem-solve to exceed their expectations and develop positive relationships.
• Forward thinker and innovator. Understand key financial indicators and how day-to-day decisions impact the bottom line and other parts of the organization.
• Teach, coach, mentor, counsel, motivate, and empower. Nurture relationships with the staff that result in a productive environment that is founded on mutual trust and respect.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to all levels. Translate vision and strategy into explicit plans and action. Rally support behind the vision. Inspire and motivate people to achieve high performance. Recognize success.
• Solution Oriented - work to overcome obstacles or roadblocks always working to resolve in a positive manner. Overcome challenges or obstacles even when it means choosing the hard right over the easy wrong. Expect the same from direct reports.
• Be a decision maker -- you must weigh in and determine the course of action. Set and pursue goals with a sense of purpose and urgency.
• Be a standard-bearer. Demonstrate ownership of policy and the Code of Conduct. Use authority in an appropriate manner.
• Train and empower the staff to run with expectations. Set clear expectations and trust people to decide how to complete high-quality work. Align work and resources to ensure success. Stay focused on the critical priorities. Connect individual work deliverables to organizational and departmental goals.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge and good judgment with focus on achieving necessary tasks at hand and make course-corrections to ensure success. Focus on AOP plans and drive to achieve results. Measure progress against plans and goals.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.