MISSION:
Jackson’s Food Company is the Snack SuperTM brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil.We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of deliveringa safeand qualityproduct.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Safety Manager is the site’s day-to-day leader for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs. This rolepartners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HR to prevent injuries, reduce risk, and build a proactive safety culture across all three shifts. The Safety Manager leads risk assessments (JHAs/JSAs), incident investigations, training, audits, and corrective actions using a hierarchy-of-controls approach andmaintainsOSHA compliance and recordkeeping.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may berequired. Other duties may be assigned.Individualwillworka varied schedule based on client needs.
- Own and continuously improve the site Safety & Health Program; updatewritten procedures (HazCom, LOTO, Machine Guarding, PPE, Confined Space, Hot Work) andmaintainan annual audit/inspection calendar.
- Lead LOTO and machine safeguarding: maintainequipment-specific LOTO procedures and annual verifications; confirm guarding effectiveness at point-of-operation and power-transmission hazards; coach authorized/affected employees.
- Plan and deliver new-hire and refresher safety training across all shifts;maintainaccuraterecords and ensure training is delivered in language and vocabulary employees understand.
- Conduct incident and near-miss investigations using root-cause methods; document OSHA 300/300A/301 and verify corrective action effectiveness.
- Execute routine floor inspections and behavioral observations; track and close corrective actions by due dates; escalate overdue items.
- Support chemical safety: SDS/Hazard Communication management, PPE selection, spill preparedness, and coordination of basic industrial hygiene screenings where applicable.
- Coordinate emergency readiness (EAP, first aid/CPR/AED, spill response) and lead drills with multi-shift coverage.
- Partner with Maintenance/Engineering on risk assessments, interim protections, and engineered solutions (interlocks, presence sensing, guarding upgrades).
- Coordinate external consultations/audits and regulatory reporting as applicable; host visitors/contractors and ensure permit-to-work controls.
- Engage and lead the Safety Committee and shift safety champions; drive employee involvement, near-miss reporting, and recognition.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- 3–5+ years in manufacturing safety/EHS with hands-on floor exposure.
- Implemented or maintaineda comprehensive site safety program (training, audits, investigations, corrective actions).
- Partnered effectively with Operations and Maintenance on guarding and LOTO upgrades and behavior reinforcement.
- Coordinated external consultations/audits and closed findings on time.
- Experience in data & program management:OSHA recordkeeping, dashboards, audit logs, actiontrackers.
- Machine safety & LOTO expertise: equipment-specific procedures, group LOTO, annual audits, guarding verification.
- Flexibility with shift coverage & prioritization: flex hours to regularly touch all three shifts and manage multiple workstreams.
Founded out of a parent's love and a mission to find better snacks for their son Jackson, we are a family-first company dedicated to revolutionizing the snack aisle. From our humble kitchen beginnings to our state-of-the-art facility in Muskego, Wisconsin, we craft delicious, high-quality kettle chips and veggie straws cooked exclusively in premium avocado oil. Free from the top 9 allergens and made with simple, real-food ingredients, Jackson's honors a brave legacy by bringing pure joy and superior, seed-oil-free snacking to families nationwide.
