Safety Lead - Des Moines, IA (Avon Mill)

Don't miss out on one of the best-kept secrets in General Mills! Des Moines is rated in the country as one of the Best Places to Live according to US News. Des Moines has something for everyone regardless of what you're looking for! In the vibrant downtown/East Village area you will find great breweries and bars (including the original location of arcade bar Up Down), trendy shops, crazy-good dining (ever watch Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives?), loft and condo living or beautiful family friendly outskirts, and an amazing farmer's market on Saturdays. Des Moines is also a great location for cycling enthusiasts with an extensive network of trails throughout the metro area extending out to surrounding counties. Get a full experience of the Heartland of America as you are within a 3-hour drive of Omaha, Kansas City and Minneapolis. Des Moines (Carlisle) is home to one of our high performing flour mills (AVON) and the Betty Crocker baking mix production.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a member of plant extended leadership team, you will support, influence, and lead various plant wide efforts and initiatives. The HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental) Lead, internally called a HSE Coordinator, acts as a coach and advisor to the site, provides support and technical assistance in the administration of and compliance with federal, state, local, and company HSE requirements. This individual will also implement standards and procedures that protect human safety and the environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads and supports plant-wide initiatives and efforts for site health, safety, security, and environmental

• Serves as the Site HSE Pillar Owner; primary point of contact and resource for health, safety & environmental issues at the facility

• Represents the Site during Regional HSE Pillar functions

• Ensures the impact of regulatory changes on the businesses are being managed

• Support completion and submittal of required Environmental, Health, and Safety reports for the facility

• Leads compliance assurance efforts by facilitating frequent HSE self-assessments and tracks corrective action plans to completion

• Provides leadership, direction, and prioritization for site HSE objectives as part of the master planning process

• Mentors, develops, and builds capability in Site HSE Process Owners

• Monitors facility performance against HSE goals and objectives and communicates results to Central Safety Committee. Supports CSC efforts and serves as back-up committee lead

• Reports company-required HSE metrics at required frequencies in GSTEMS

• Actively participates in change management such as relocation, modification, and decommissioning of any affected facility, equipment or process

• Ensures site HSE risk analyses are performed and communicated to Plant Manager, Central Safety Committee, and Regional HSE Leader

• Collaborates with other Pillars/business functions and participates in special projects as assigned

• Provides support to the site to address regulatory inspections and complaints

• Provides assistance in the investigation of significant incidents (fire, chemical releases, fatalities, severe or multiple injuries, etc.) and follow-up on corrective actions ensuring information is shared throughout the Company to prevent re-occurrence

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety/Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or relevant extensive work experience

• Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills

• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, adversity, and change

• Ability to plan, lead, and execute initiatives in a complex environment

• Sound analytical and business judgement including demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills

• Proficient in computer software applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years relevant extensive work experience

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in occupational safety

• Strong coaching, and project management skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Working knowledge of local HSE regulations

• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or related field

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $67300.00 - $101200.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.