Description

Are you 'bread' for success?

Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Pension and Retirement funds
• Discount Franz Products

We are seeking a Safety Coordinator to join our hard working and fast-paced team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures safety policies and procedures are followed by all bakery personnel in compliance with company, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations.
• Act as resource for employees who have questions and/or concerns about policies, procedures, and compliance issues in the area of safety.
• Dedicates time in the field inspecting depots and outlet stores and meeting with sales employees to correct safety issues and concerns.
• Develops and conducts safety training as required for bakery and sales departments.
• Manages and attends bakery safety committees and ensures member responsibilities are performed.
• Inspects bakery properties to detect existing or potential hazards and recommends corrective or preventative measures where needed.
• Coordinates the use of personal protective equipment.
• Participates in the investigation of injuries, claim reporting, light duty assignments, and retraining.
• Works with the company fleet manager to investigate vehicular accidents and submit claims as needed.
• Compiles and submits accident and injury reports required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Develops, coordinates and delivers training programs which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness as well as comply with state and federal laws.
• Make studies and analyses of bakery accident and injury causes and hazards for use by all bakery personnel and outside agencies.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Previous safety experience, food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the development and delivery of training programs.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Speak effectively before groups and regulatory agencies.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist.
• Ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last minute, high priority, time sensitive projects.
• Ability to use PC and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Adherence to the Company's Core Values.