Safety Manager Corporate

Company: Red River Commodities
Location: Fargo
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Red River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. We pride ourselves on our sustainable practices, innovation, and commitment to delivering superior products to our customers. Our team shares core values focused on family, pride, passion, safety, and integrity. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals._____________________________________Location: 501 42nd St N, Fargo ND 58102_____________________________________ We are seeking a proactive and experienced Sr Safety Manager to join our team and lead safety initiatives across our industrial operations. This critical role will serve as a strategic partner to site leadership, providing technical expertise, coaching, and hands-on support to foster a culture of safety excellence. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and employee engagement to drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance across multiple facilities.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide technical support and subject matter expertise to industrial operations leadership and site teams.
• Coach and develop operations leaders and on-site safety professionals to lead with a safety-first mindset.
• Conduct audits to enhance safety standards aimed at preventing serious injuries and fatalities; ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and ensure closure of high-risk items stemming from audits, incidents, and proactive safety metrics.
• Support the development of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) goals for site management and establish activity-based goals for leadership and frontline supervisors.
• Design and implement HSE training programs to build knowledge and competency across all levels of the organization.
• Assist with workforce safety training and deployment of safety tools at plant locations.
• Evaluate work practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and ensure legal compliance.
• Identify and recommend solutions to improve safety performance and prevent incidents.
• Track and report on health and safety performance metrics, trends, and awareness initiatives.
• Serve as the company's Subject Matter Expert on key safety programs and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Partner with operational leaders and safety captains to implement training focused on high-risk exposures (e.g., confined space entry, lockout/tagout, grain handling standards).
• Lead root cause investigations of serious incidents and implement corrective action plans.
• Represent the company in regulatory meetings and industry safety committees.
• Communicate HSE strategy, progress, and goals effectively to Senior Leadership.
• Develop and track meaningful safety metrics to drive performance and accountability.
• Oversee a company-wide system for hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control implementation.
• Manage all aspects of workers' compensation claims.
• Ensure DOT compliance, including maintenance of driver qualification files, drug testing, and required training. Skills & Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing safety role, preferably in food or agribusiness industries.
  • Strong knowledge and practical application of OSHA regulations and general safety practices.
  • Proven experience supporting multiple facilities or locations.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, lead, and coach at all levels of the organization. Company Benefits:At Red River Commodities, we value our employees and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Below are some additional benefits that we offer.
    
    • On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
    • Paid time off
    • Paid Holidays
    • 401k & company match
    • Profit Sharing
    • Employee Assistance Program
      Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workplace. As part of our hiring process, Red River Commodities participates in the E-Verify program. #RRC24
      
      
      
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