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PURIS is hiring for the role of Safety Manager at our new, state-of-the-art facility in Dawson, MN. Join us in transforming the global food landscape with non-GMO, organic, plant-based solutions. Grow your career with us!

The PURIS end-to-end food system has grown over decades to benefit every link in the chain of food production. Our model is a foundation for health and happiness of Americans today, scalable to the needs of a growing planet tomorrow.

As our Safety Manager you will provide:

• Leadership, active participation in and reinforcement of PURIS' safety standards; as demonstrated by management and our commitment to Safety Practices from the most senior level employees down.
• Accountability for Puris Operations to follow all Safety Programs mandated by OSHA & MNOSH.
• Accountability for Continuous Training Programs that comply with Federal/State and local requirements while developing Safe Work Behaviors.
• Assurance that Puris has all the Training Tools required for compliance.
• Accountability for our Behavior Based Safety Observation Program.
• Clear Safety Annual Objectives that will lead the organization to High Standards of Performance.
• Systems to assure effective two-way communications with all employees; (ex. Safety Committees, Safety Newsletters, Time on the floor).
• Organization of Line Management to achieve Continuous Safety Improvement.
• Effective Safety Audits (1st and 2nd Party) for all working areas of the company.
• Safety Metrics to understand what is working well and where gaps exist.
• Complete on time Annual required reporting & documentation completion / filing.

Education, Experience & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, industrial health and safety or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience managing and leading operational safety, preferably within the food industry, with proven ability to deliver results.
• Environmental health experience preferred
• Certified Safety Professional – Minimum OSHA 10 or 30 hour and 40-hour HAZWOPER
• Experience leading safety across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits:

Enjoy competitive wages, opportunities for overtime premium pay, and comprehensive benefits starting on the 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), mental health support, 100% paid life and disability insurance and a 401K plan with company match.

Join the Plant-Based Revolution:

Join the MOST INNOVATIVE FOOD COMPANY OF 2021 named by Fast Company Magazine!

Innovation is in the PURIS DNA. Since 1985, our company’s focus has been feeding people, and as luck would have it, the path to nourishing people mirrors the path to nourishing the planet, itself. And what began as a mission to breed more resilient crops has blossomed into something much greater -- a company taking leaps forward in regenerative agriculture, state of the art manufacturing processes, food security, and global supply chain transparency.

Join Our Team:

To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.

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