Safety Manager

General Purpose:

The Safety Manager is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and overseeing safety programs/policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. The Safety Manager reports to the Director of Operations and is exempt.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Conducts regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and risks.
• Investigates accidents and incidents to determine their root cause and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provides safety training to employees on topics such as emergency procedures, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
• Maintains safety records and reports for regulatory compliance and internal monitoring.
• Collaborates with management and employees to promote a safety culture and continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Monitors changes in safety regulations and best practices and implements necessary changes to the safety program.
• Conducts risk assessments and develops risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinates with external safety professionals, such as OSHA inspectors or safety consultants, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of AVE-PLP.

Supervisory Duties:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of environmental and OSHA regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Must be able to travel within the trade region more than 50% of the workweek with occasional overnight stays.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required.

Experience:

• Five years of related experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment.
• Forklift license preferred or ability to obtain one.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold); walking on uneven terrain; occasional exposure to insects.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform.
• A clean and safety-conscientious working environment is required.
• Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Physical Activities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• May involve climbing ladders, stairs, steps, and traversing catwalk grating, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and kneeling on a frequent basis and working in confined space and manual dexterity required to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of power and hand tools, and motor vehicles.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Moving, positioning, and carrying loads of up to 5 pounds upstairs and loading on four-foot-high surfaces frequently.
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Moderate physical work involves lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally.

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person in any condition of employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.