Safety Specialist - Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

Safety Specialist, Decatur Corn Plant (180), Decatur, IL
This is an exempt level position

Position Summary:
Field Safety Specialist based at the Decatur Corn Processing Plant responsible for supporting the daily h functions of the plant. This position reports directly to the Plant Environmental Safety & Health Manager. (EHS-MGR)

Position Responsibility:

• Work closely with department leadership to achieve safety action plan success. Provide constant and consistent leadership, guidance and mentoring along with training and public presentation as necessary.
• Advise the Plant EH&S Manager and facility management on the status of all Safety Action Plan actions and areas to apply focus and leadership to achieve success.
• Assist in building management and employee dedication and enthusiasm for safety through effective leadership and influence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and policies through consistent field monitoring and field auditing. Document and provide feedback to the EH&S team for review and revisions to SOP’s.
• Knowledge and understanding of a multitude of health, safety regulations and policies with the ability to communicate the requirements effectively and assist the facility with implementation and management.
• Lead, support and encourage the actions needed that are identified by leading indicators and tracked by a safety management index.
• Document and trend action items, audits and audit findings. Create presentation to train employees and inform colleagues and senior management of status.
• Provide leadership and accountability for safety reporting requirements in a computer safety management system.
• Act as a champion and mentor for colleague safety engagements.
• Participate and have integral involvement in incident investigations. Participate in root cause analysis. (5-Why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis)
• The majority of time will be spent in the field in support of on going operations.

• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred, within Occupational Safety & Health. (waivable with verifiable field experience)
• 3-5 years active field safety support. 10- hour OSHA, 30-hour OSHA certification.(Construction or General Industry)
• Prior work experience in an industrial environment or industrial construction work experience in a dedicated health and safety position.
• The position requires the ability to work in a variety of environments: varying indoor and outdoor environments to include extreme inclement weather, heat and cold conditions. Traversing various walking conditions, slippery, water, snow, ice, concrete, and muddy areas.
• Climbing stairs and ladders, ascending and descending various heights and platforms. The ability to lift and carry ~25lbs.
• Proven ability to recognize hazards, assess risk and provide coaching in the field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including public presentations.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn and utilize other standardized ADM systems.
• Proven ability to work effectively and enthusiastically on a team.
• Ability to manage your time in an effective manner to perform task that are assigned.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$52,800.00 - $99,400.00

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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