Safety and Compliance Director-Shelby, NE

Central Valley Ag Cooperative•Shelby, NE

About The Position

As Safety and Compliance Director at Central Valley Ag, you will develop the Cooperative’s safety policy and direct its safety culture. You will also ensure that Central Valley Ag’s policies and procedures align with governmental regulations. The role oversees safety compliance, employee training, safety audits and incident investigations, and directs employees on safety matters.

Requirements

Four-year degree in a related field and/or 2 to 5 years of experience.
Valid driver's license.
Strong understanding of the safety industry in agriculture.
Ability to communicate professionally and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
Demonstrate that safety is a priority and promote a work environment that is safe for everyone.
High ethical standards.
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and manage resources to complete work within defined timelines.
Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn software quickly.
Ability to work with others to resolve complaints.
Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.
Ability to use mathematics to solve problems and perform calculations.
Understanding of fundamental accounting skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents.

Responsibilities

Implement OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations and communicate necessary information throughout the cooperative.
Promote a working environment that supports a safe and healthy culture.
Conduct or coordinate worker training on safety laws and regulations, hazardous-condition monitoring, and safety equipment use.
Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
Investigate industrial, near-miss, and occupational incidents; determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities.
Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives, changes, and committees.
Coordinate employee safety programs and assess their adequacy, including short- and long-term strategic safety planning and development.
Plan, organize, and execute compliance programs with the Talent Team Manager concerning employment and education under applicable federal, state, or local discriminatory legislation.
Train employees.
Plan, assign, and direct employees’ safety-compliance work, and address complaints and resolve problems in conjunction with the Location Manager.
Order and maintain cooperative safety inventory, including supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.