Regional Supervisor of Safety & Wellness

Job Title: Regional Supervisor of Safety & Wellness Location: Denver, CO Reports to: Regional Safety Manager PRIMARY PURPOSE To support employee benefit, health & wellness, safety programs and activities of Bimbo QSR US. Ensures continuous safety compliance and training programs in accordance to Federal, state, local agencies and company guidelines.

Lead Safety compliance, training, injury/accident prevention programs: Develops, executes and maintains effective employee safety program training in compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA). Research and develops safety training programs for all work groups i.e. bakery and distribution. Provides resources to the other departments for their safety needs.

Establishes/directs company management/employee safety committees to increase/heighten level of safety awareness throughout the facilities and effectively reduce/prevent the quantity/severity of accidents. Investigates work related accidents and develops solutions for future prevention. Implements effective safety programs to reduce cost of workers compensation.

Creates and maintains safety related reports. Manages the administration of Workers Compensation Program; collaborates with third party administrator. Manages workers comp case for each employee. Represents the company at hearings or court w counsel. Accompanies officials of regulatory agencies on plant inspections of the facility; performs any follow up necessary to ensure the timely correction of all deficiencies and violations discovered during inspections and keeps supervision advised.

Participates in bakery zone tours to identify any potential safety concerns. Conduct safety risk assessment of any new bakery equipment prior to employees operating new equipment to ensure proper safety guarding and operator training is completed. Order and maintain appropriate supply of PPE equipment: (Face masks, ear plugs, protective gear, etc).

Recommend and manage safety recognition programs. Coordinates annual hearing test through third party. Page Break Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills/Experience: B.S. Business, Human Resources or Safety related field. 5 or more years’ experience as a Safety Leader/Trainer in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

OSHA Compliance. Experience administrating workers compensation benefits. Good analytical and communication skills (oral and written). Computer proficient: Excel, ADP. Available to travel 50% to support all the BQ US bakeries.