Safety Director

HOLDEN FARMS INC • Northfield, MN

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About The Position

The role involves a large range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the health, safety, and environment of all employees at Holden Farm.

Hours: Monday – Friday, times may vary based on business needs; this position will involve travel and non-standard business hours.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Strong skills in using spreadsheets and databases.
• Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Industrial Engineering. Three – five years of experience in a safety related role in lieu of education.
• OSHA 30 current certificate
• Certified in CPR & First Aid
• Self-motivated team player with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to have difficult conversations and achieve desired results.
• Excellent prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interest in team building and staff development.
• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Previous agriculture experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing safety programs to comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Managing safety policies and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Will be the liaison/main point of contact for workers compensation vendor.
• Leading and participating in safety investigations to identify root cause of incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensuring proper use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Providing technical assistance and guidance in risk related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and incident investigation.
• Maintain safety files and records to track findings and ensure follow up on safety-related issues.
• Visiting farms in-person quarterly to complete safety assessments.
• Perform in-person annual safety training at all site locations.
• Participate in safety onboarding on new employees and continuous training for all employees.
• Reporting of safety metrics
• Implement and lead safety committee meetings quarterly.
• Ensure that all safety related documents are updated and current such as AWAIR, Safety Handbook sand Right -to-Know.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Contribution
• Profit Sharing
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director