Gainesville, Georgia On-site Employment

Pilgrim's (JBS USA) is hiring a Complex Safety and Health Manager

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the implementation and ongoing management of all corporate safety and health initiatives.
  • Create and manage the facility’s SharePoint site for safety-related documentation and communication.
  • Maintain consistent communication with the corporate safety leadership team.
  • Support investigations into near misses, first aid incidents, recordable injuries, and lost-time cases as outlined in corporate policy.
  • Collaborate with regional fleet safety leadership on vehicle accident investigations.
  • Analyze injury data to identify trends and create corrective action plans.
  • Ensure leadership is regularly updated on safety and health concerns within the facility’s operations.
  • Work closely with occupational health nursing staff to foster collaboration between safety and medical teams.
  • Maintain a visible presence in production areas and other site locations.
  • Perform routine safety and health inspections and ensure all findings are resolved.
  • Submit monthly safety performance metrics to corporate by required deadlines.
  • Participate in workers’ compensation management, including claim meetings, documentation, and coordination with medical and third-party administrators.
  • Support training delivery and verify all required monthly safety training is completed on schedule.
  • Oversee site security operations to safeguard personnel, visitors, contractors, and company assets.
  • Serve as the primary contact during visits by external agencies conducting audits or inspections.
  • Oversee the safety department budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities in training, travel, and protective equipment.
  • Act as the facility representative for property insurance matters and ensure compliance with FM Global standards during new construction projects.
  • Engage with local healthcare providers to align understanding of OSHA recordkeeping and return-to-work protocols.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits become effective 60 days after hire.
  • Paid time off includes sick leave, vacation, recognized holidays, and legally mandated leave.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions starting after one year, per vesting schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional advancement through ongoing learning and development programs.

Work Arrangement

On-site

Other

  • Must be reachable and available as needed, including outside standard hours.
  • Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, with some weekend duties.
  • Post-offer drug, alcohol, and criminal background screenings are required.
  • Employment eligibility verification must be completed by the end of the third workday.
  • Proficiency in both Spanish and English is preferred.
About company
Pilgrim's (JBS USA)
Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
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Job Details
Department Environmental Health & Safety
Category other
Posted a day ago