Lactalis American Group is currently seeking candidates to join our Plant Administration team in Buffalo, NY.
Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.
At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
From your PASSION to ours
The Safety Training Coordinator will support the facility Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager by developing, maintaining, and promoting Safety Training Programs and Policies for the Plant. This role involves conducting annual and new hire training, providing on-the-job training for tasks with safety risks, and ensuring compliance with EHS programs. The ideal candidate is proactive, dynamic, and capable of working independently or in a team environment.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key Responsibilities For This Position Include
Review current safety training programs and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates.
Collaborate with management to develop and maintain training modules for all plant areas.
Conduct annual and new hire training for safety, environmental, material handling, Lock Out Tag Out, and fall protection.
Perform periodic facility audits to ensure compliance with EHS programs.
Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and determination of corrective measures.
Provide reports to management.
Work with the EHS Manager to identify key risks in safety programs.
Help prepare for external audits.
Perform other site-specific duties as defined by the EHS Manager.
Demonstrate a commitment to a safe working environment that promotes employee health and well-being.
Travel and/or extended or off-work hours may be required.
Use provided tools such as a computer and phone to fulfill responsibilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Education & Experience
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or a related field.
3-5 years of experience related to occupational safety, with specific experience in training.
Specialized Knowledge
Lock Out Tag Out
Confined Space Entry
Fall Protection/Work from Height
Hot Work
General Industry Safety (29CFR1910)
Hazardous Chemical Handling & Sanitation Standards
PIT Safety
Hazard Identification
Skills & Abilities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; must be dependable and able to work well in a team environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct training effectively.
Ability to build rapport with employees at all levels of the organization.
Salary Description
64000 - 80000
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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