Safety Supervisor

Corteva Agriscience • North Utica, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for an Safety Supervisor to join our company and support our Utica, IL location. As the Safety Supervisor for Corteva Agriscience, you will lead the execution of environmental, health, safety, and security programs at the production facility by partnering with site leadership, employees, contractors, and visitors to build and sustain a strong safety culture. You will identify and mitigate risks through audits, line walks, and assessments; manage EHS incidents to ensure proper response, investigation, and follow‑up; and ensure all safety training, compliance documentation, permits, and records are accurately maintained. Through continuous improvement efforts, collaboration with regional EHS partners, and effective communication, you will reduce hazards, prevent injuries and compliance events, and manage the site’s annual safety budget while supporting safe, compliant, and efficient operations. VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position. This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Two years of manufacturing/operations, agriculture, training, or safety related experience and/or education.
• Holds a valid driver's license with ability to drive a company vehicle when needed
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal) with ability to speak comfortably and confidently in front of groups
• Ability to influence others without authority
• Demonstrates solid coaching, leadership, problem solving, delegation, and decision-making skills
• Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, dry, and dusty conditions
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Exhibits high attention to detail to maintain awareness of existing and proposed safety codes/regulations and company guidelines
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed during seasonal peaks to support business needs
• Stand and sit for extended periods
• Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
• Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree. Occupational, safety or health, industrial hygiene or environmental science degree preferred
• OSHA 10-hr or 30-hr training certification (or equivalent regulatory training)
• EHS&S professional credentials (CSP,STS,ETC.)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and execution of Corteva’s safety, health environmental, and security programs/ standards/, and policies at the site
• Work closely with site leaders; team members; contractors and visitors to build and sustain a healthy safety culture at the site
• Identify, resolve, and document unsafe acts and conditions through regular line walks, audits, and risk assessments
• Manage EHS incidents through a coordinated effort with the site leadership team and regional EHS support to ensure proper response, reporting, investigation, and follow up
• Ensure safety training expectations are executed at the site for full time and contingent workers, contractors, and visitors
• Maintain accurate EHS records, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Execute EHS continuous improvement efforts at the site aimed at reducing injury & illness risk, removing hazards, and avoiding compliance events
• Engage with EHS communities, regional EHS consultants, and other stakeholders to execute EHS programs and projects
• Develop and manage the annual safety budget for the site

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED