Senior Safety Specialist

Cambria•Le Sueur, MN

1d•$72,162 - $93,209•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Safety Specialist at our Le Sueur processing facility who is hungry to grow into a formal management role within the next 24–36 months. While your initial focus will be mastering our day-to-day safety operations, this role is a deliberate launchpad. You will work closely with the Safety Manager to own high-stakes initiatives, mentor junior team members, and drive the strategic vision of a safe, healthful working environment. In this role, you won't just execute policies; you will build the systems that protect our people. Your evolution will include: Strategic Influence: Moving beyond auditing to analyzing complex safety metrics that guide resource allocation and site strategy. Organizational Leadership: Facilitating the Plant Safety Committee and spearheading engagement across all shifts to build a culture of shared responsibility. Mentorship: Directly supporting positive employee relations and providing guidance to junior safety staff as a precursor to formal people management. Program Ownership: Scaling our Emergency Response (ERT), Chemical Response, and Industrial Hygiene programs into best-in-class models.

Requirements

Proficient with data tools (Google Suite, pivot tables) and can translate charts into compelling safety narratives.
5+ years of progressive responsibility in safety, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally / sparingly (office supplies, packages, samples).
May need to bend, reach, walk, or stoop occasionally.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
May be required to travel between local Cambria locations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish to lead a diverse workforce.
Thrive in fast-paced environments and can adapt your leadership style as strategy and circumstances shift.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical resource for frontline operations and maintain a mastery of local and regional regulations.
Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of safety projects to the Operations team.
Educate and inspire line supervision and production personnel in specialized safety topics and safe work procedures.
Maintain a high-visibility presence on the manufacturing floor to seek input from employees and plant leaders on program improvements.
Oversee occupational medical exams, including respiratory fit testing and hearing conservation audiograms.