Safety Manager

Safety Manager

This position can be based out of our Chilton, Wrightstown, or Valders location.

Country Visions Cooperative is continuing to grow and is now searching for an experienced full-time internal Safety Manager. You will be required to travel to all of our locations throughout northeast Wisconsin to conduct safety inspections, handle accidents, injuries, spills, or conduct safety training or drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, this role manages the internal administrative tasks associated with safety. This is a new position and reports directly to the VP of Human Resources.  

Country Visions Cooperative is an agriculture based cooperative dedicated to service and building long-term relationships from generation to generation. We are a multifaceted cooperative with divisions in Agronomy, Grain, Feed, Energy, Convenience Stores, and Country Stores. We are proud to trace our roots back to 1923. Work with excellent team members in a successful and growing organization.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Paid time off
• Annual profit sharing
• Paid holidays and additional annual floating holidays
• 401K with a company match well above the market average
• Medical insurance – 70% of premiums covered by Country Visions Cooperative
• Optional Health Savings Account with a large company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Program

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibility of the Safety Manager is to create and maintain a safe, compliant, and risk-aware workplace.

The core responsibilities include: safety policy and compliance, risk assessment and hazard control, training and education, incident investigation and reporting, inspections and audits, emergency preparedness, safety culture and communication, and documentation and recordkeeping. These are the tasks associated with these core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement workplace safety policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with regulations from agencies such as OSHA
• Keep up with changing laws and update internal policies accordingly
• Conduct walk-through inspection of all company locations at least once per year. Complete an inspection report and work with the location manager on handling any findings
• Conduct regular risk assessments and job safety analyses
• Implement controls to reduce risks
• Respond to accidents, injuries, or spills. Conduct investigations, comply with government agencies, and provide reports to the appropriate parties
• Manage all aspects of company training, utilizing company e-learning platforms and oversight of all training documents
• Track safety metrics and analyze safety data to improve safety performance
• Conduct training as necessary. Examples: forklift training, lock-out, tag-out procedures, etc.
• Manage and run necessary drills (fire, evacuation, emergency response)
• Work with outside agencies to provide additional, necessary training sessions
• Lead the Safety Committee, including leading quarterly committee meetings
• Work with the Transportation Manager to oversee and properly review all employee DOT records
• Coordinate and work with human resources on new-hire training and all other necessary employee safety needs
• Build strong working relationships with location managers, the transportation manager, human resources team members, and executive leaders
• Respectfully and professionally work with other team members
• Must be able to travel to company locations, as necessary
• Routinely update all safety documents, including Emergency Action Plans for each location
• Work with OSHA as needed, including investigations and incident responses
• Conduct internal safety audits
• Prepare for external inspections or audits
• Promote a culture of safety across the organization
• Encourage reporting of hazards and near-misses
• Conduct or coordinate required drug and alcohol testing
• Other duties as assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 5 or more years of safety related experience
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• Certified to conduct urine analysis tests, or be willing to achieve this certification within 90 days of hire
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards
• Attention to detail and hazard recognition
• Strong communication and training ability
• Problem-solving and investigative skills
• Must have a continuous learning mindset
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to travel within CVC’s location footprint
• Must possess a valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Safety Management, or applicable area of study
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Experience in the agricultural industry is highly preferred

Come join the Country Visions Cooperative team! We look forward to hearing from you!