Safety and Compliance Director-Shelby, NE

Central Valley Ag Cooperative•Shelby, NE

About The Position

The Safety and Compliance Director develops Central Valley Ag’s safety policy and directs its safety culture. The role ensures that the cooperative’s policies and procedures align with governmental regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements. The director coordinates safety training, audits, incident investigations, employee safety programs, and compliance programs, and directs employees on safety matters. The position also maintains safety supplies and equipment and performs other duties as assigned. Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Nebraska, with locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. It provides products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy.

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.
Demonstrates that safety is a priority and promotes a safe work environment.
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.
Fundamental accounting skills and understanding.
Ability to read and interpret documents.

Responsibilities

Implement OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations and communicate necessary information throughout the cooperative.
Support a working environment that promotes a safe and healthy culture.
Conduct or coordinate employee training on safety laws and regulations, hazardous-condition monitoring, and safety-equipment use.
Conduct or coordinate 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 to determine causes, implement preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities.
Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees regarding safety initiatives, changes, and committees.
Coordinate employee safety programs and assess their adequacy, including reviewing short- and long-term strategic safety planning and development.
Plan, organize, and execute compliance programs with the Talent Team Manager concerning employment and education requirements under applicable federal, state, or local discriminatory legislation.
Train employees.
Plan, assign, and direct employees’ safety-compliance work; address complaints and resolve problems with the Location Manager.
Order and maintain cooperative safety supplies and equipment inventory.
Perform other duties as assigned.