Safety Supervisor

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for supporting the safety and health processes within the local organization. This individual will assist the safety manager in leading the safety and health efforts within the plant. The position of Safety Supervisor reports directly to the Safety Manager and has the responsibility to assist in the implementation and evaluation of critical safety processes, programs, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and continuous improvement related to compliance as well as injury reduction.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Monitor and maintain compliance with the requirements of federal & state OSHA requirements and applicable consensus standards.
• Provide direct support to employees within the manufacturing environment with the ability to perform activities such as, but not limited to:
  •  climbing ladders and stairs
  • occasionally work in a hot environment
  • wear advanced PPE such as fall protection and respirators

• Provide relevant content and subject matter expertise to support:
  • Required safety related training
  • Effective implementation of safety programs
  • The prevention of accidents
• Support plant safety goals. 
• Work in a team environment where responsibilities for injury/illness prevention, compliance assurance, safety auditing, incident investigation, and employee training are incumbent on both the leadership team and the individual.
• Work with the management team and employees to instill a genuine culture of safety awareness and responsibility across the organization.
• Assist with employee engagement efforts including oversight of safety committees and the company’s behavioral assessment process.
• Serve as an active member of the Corporate EHS Team and serve as a subject matter expert related to a specific regulatory requirement.
• Assist with workers compensation management and the return to work program.

Core Competencies

• One to three years of occupational safety and health experience in industrial operations.
• Knowledgeable of federal, state (Louisiana) and local regulations as well as relevant consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, NFPA).  
• Knowledge of Behavioral Safety Auditing techniques.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis education or experience.   
• Ability to coach and train employees.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (to include but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organization skills, including attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and prioritize projects.
• Iinterpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict and reach agreement with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field from an accredited university or college strongly preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.