The Director of Health/Safety/Environmental will lead the Safety, Environmental, and Health Services teams along with managing the Workers’ Compensation program. The director is responsible for all company compliance issues under local, state, and federal agency control for Health and Safety management. This position will oversee all Safety programs including implementation of new programs. The director is responsible for development and oversite of the Health Services processes including management of the in-house clinical operation. Responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of injured/disabled individuals involved in the Workers’ Compensation Injury Management process. The director will work as an intermediary and liaison between third-party administrators, attorneys, medical care providers, managers, union, and employees.  The director will report the results of workers’ compensation cases to senior leadership.

As for the Environmental responsibilities, the Director will develop and implement environmental strategies to minimize STF ecological impact, overseeing waste management, monitoring air and water quality, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, conducting environmental audits, collaborating with various departments to promote sustainable practices within the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee all OSHA programs and OSHA investigations.

• Oversee all OSHA 300 logs.
• Oversee plan and progression to IOSHA VPP status.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategy for a significant area of responsibility, anticipating complex issues, challenges, and opportunities, and ensuring integration with wider corporate strategy.
• Provide authoritative guidance to the leadership team to enable the implementation of policy, projects, and change initiatives affecting Safety, Health Services and Workers’ Compensation.
• Evaluate the capabilities of the team within the department to identify gaps and prioritize development activities. Coach and mentor to support the continued professional development of the team. Take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives.
• Oversee workers compensation claim files to conclusion.
• Oversee the timely reporting of new claims to our insurance carriers/TPAs to eliminate or significantly reduce the adverse costs associated with reporting lag time.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the day-to-day work activities of subordinates.
• Represent organization at workers compensation hearings.
• Manage and conduct regularly scheduled claim file reviews with our external TPA partners and assigned attorneys to ensure claims are closed timely and cost effectively.
• Creating and executing comprehensive environmental plans aligned with company goals including sustainability initiatives.
• Monitoring and ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal environmental regulations, obtaining necessary permits, and managing non-compliance issues.
• Regular monitoring air and water quality to identify potential pollution issues and take corrective actions.
• Conducting internal environmental audits to evaluate compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Developing and implementing plans to respond to environmental emergencies.
• Understanding of environmental laws, regulations, and scientific principles related to air, water, and waste management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Graduate of a four-year degree in risk management, science, engineering, or equivalent degree preferred.  Minimum 2 years of safety experience and 8 or more years of progressively responsible positions in manufacturing, including supervisory experience. Experience in occupational health, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of OSHA standards, FMLA and/or ADA, Disability Management. AIC or ARM certifications preferred. Well-developed management skills utilizing sound management principles in leading a large team of employees.

 COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical terminology, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, and employees. Must have the ability to influence and persuade others.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as benefits documents, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and safety files. Must be able to effectively communicate with outside insurance providers, brokers, HRMS vendors, and production and management personnel. Bilingual skills a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations. Demonstrated ability to understand advanced statistics and statistical analysis for process control.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written and/or verbal form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects accurately and confidently. Strong understanding of project implementations, project structure and life cycle and best practice standards and tools

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong personal computer skills (Microsoft products, medical tracking system) required. Must hold a valid driver's license due to occasional business travel.

BACKUP PERSONNEL: In the absence of the Director of Health & Safety, the Safety Manager, the Environmental Manager, and Sr. Manager of Health Services will assume responsibilities for overseeing food safety and quality assurance programs.

MISSION, VISION, & VALUES: Must believe and lead STF’s MISSION of producing quality pork products, igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business prosperous. Remembering that together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and empowering environment.  Must believe and fully engage in STF’s VISION of being a place where we all belong, working as one, to build our future. Must live STF’s VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which include-

SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and awareness, with the ultimate goal of eliminating workplace accidents.

QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. Must take pride in the products we produce and serve.

DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourage a sense of belonging.

COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who work for the betterment of Siouxland.

SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and listen. Generally, the incumbent must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; move about the facility; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed airborne particles, cold/hot temperature and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is normal for an office environment. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations.