Safety Director

FEDERATED CO-OPS INC•Princeton, MN

3d•$65,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Federated Co-ops, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Safety Director to join our safety-focused team! This position will champion a culture of safety and employee wellbeing. Reporting to the CHRO / CIO, this position trains, coaches and mentors’ leaders and teammates to ensure a safe and positive work environment. This position will plan, direct, and implement organization safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties personally or through location supervisors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in safety management, or occupational health management.
Minimum 5 years of experience developing, delivering, and managing safety and compliance training programs.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety compliance, and risk assessment practices.
Proven experience developing and implementing workplace safety programs and systems.
Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and training programs.
Proficiency in tracking/safety compliance software and reporting tools.
Proven track record building relationships, engaging employees and growing a culture of safety.
Strong organizational and presentation skills.
Multi-site safety management experience.

Nice To Haves

Training content development is a plus.
7-10 years of progressive experience in safety leadership roles.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or other relevant safety certifications are a plus.
Experience with behavior-based safety (BBS) programs and ergonomic assessments.
Knowledge of workers’ compensation processes and claims management.
Experience leading safety initiatives in a multi-site agriculture environment.
Experience working within a Captive Insurance group.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the leadership team to prioritize and enhance employee wellbeing and promote a safe work culture.
Champion safety culture and engage with location managers and employees to incorporate into daily work behaviors.
Submit “Monthly Scorecard” to CEO and VP, including First Report of injuries, Accidents-Incidents, Near Miss Reports, any type of inspections conducted by an outside source for the month.
Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
Tracks and evaluates data and trends of first reports of injury, near misses and accident and incidents.
Identifies root causes and identifies improvements to improve and grow.
Works with Insurance/compliance provider with policy renewal, trends, claim, training evaluation.
Evaluate and implement the Safety Awards Program.
Oversee the Safety Committee.
Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
Collaborate with Insurance provider Peer Group and ACSDMN (Ag Cooperative Safety Directors Association).
Keep current certificates of liability insurance for rental properties, operators of propane cylinder-filling units, contractors, and resort owners we supply with propane.
Oversees completion of vehicle and equipment manufacturer recalls.
Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
Represents the cooperative upon Federal and State OSHA, DOT, and Homeland Security inspections.
Maintains safety files and records.
Plans and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
In conjunction with Business and HR updates, Plans and delivers engaging annual employee Right To Know sessions.
Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
Proctor of needed CETP (Propane) certification tests.
Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and collaborates with HR and managers to gather information.
Identifies root causes of injury, near misses, accidents and incidents and coaches’ employees to improve and grow.
Prepares appropriate process improvements and/or disciplinary documents for VP, division manager and manager.
Collaborates with HR and appropriate team members maintaining a high level of confidentiality as applicable.
Seasonal help in the agronomy division and other duties as assigned when needed.