Health & Safety Professional

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Health & Safety Professional Reports to: Health & Safety Manager Company Overview Calcium Products has been helping farmers grow better crops for nearly 40 years. As a leader in calcium-based fertilizers, we manufacture 98G pelletized limestone and SO4 pelletized gypsum for a wide network of ag retailers across the Midwest. We are a stable, growing, people-focused company that takes pride in the work we do and the customers we serve. Our CEO puts emphasis on safety at Calcium Products. He believes the most important part of his job is making sure employees go home safe to their families every day, and he backs that up with actions. Safety has strong support from our leadership group as we continue building a consistent, proactive safety culture across all locations. Location This role needs to be based close to Blair, Nebraska. The Health and Safety Professional is expected to be present at the site every workday. That daily presence is important because the job is about working with people, seeing the work as it is happening, and supporting the teams in real time. Position Summary We are looking for a Health & Safety Professional who will bring experience, practical judgment, and genuine care for people. Job pay / title flexible to meet candidate's qualifications and experience. This is a hands-on role that guides our safety culture across the site, ensures compliance with MSHA and OSHA, and maintains consistency. You will work closely with the plant manager, frontline employees, and the site leadership to strengthen systems, reduce risk, and support a strong, sustainable safety culture. This is an important role that directly supports the well-being of our people. It helps ensure every employee goes home safe every day and plays a meaningful part in strengthening trust and morale at the site. Key Responsibilities 1. Build and Strengthen Our Safety Culture Lead the continued development of a strong, consistent safety culture at the site Build trust through steady, honest communication with operators, supervisors, and salaried staff Partner with the plant manager through regular safety walks, observations, and coaching Encourage practical, common-sense safety improvements that fit our work and our people 2. Compliance and Risk Management Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and feed/food safety regulations Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping Oversee dust testing, noise surveys, and other regulatory testing as needed Support environmental contractors and consultants at each site Prepare for audits, inspections, and follow-up actions 3. Improve Safety Systems and Processes Participate in the development, communication, and auditing of Standard Work and Procedures to ensure work is performed safely and consistently Identify risks through trend analysis, incident reviews, and near-miss reporting Support equipment guarding, lockout/tagout improvements, and safe operating practices Ensure building our safety systems and expectations as the new facility comes online 4. Training and Employee Support Partner closely with the Training Manager to ensure safety training is clear, accurate, and aligned with Standard Work and Procedures Support the Training Manager in reinforcing safe work habits and following up on training effectiveness Help employees understand the 'why' behind safe work practices Coach supervisors on addressing unsafe behaviors respectfully and consistently Train employees on safety protocols, emergency response, hazardous material handling, and workplace ergonomics.

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Qualifications Required Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred Minimum 5 years of experience in safety within manufacturing or industrial environments Strong knowledge of MSHA and OSHA preferred Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment and safe work practices Organized and reliable, with strong documentation and compliance workflow skills Experience interacting with regulatory agencies Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Valid driver's license Preferred CSP or CIH certification Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (helpful but not required) Who You Are You're steady, humble, and practical. You genuinely care about people and want to help them do their jobs safely. You communicate clearly, follow through on your commitments, and bring a practical, steady approach to helping people work safely every day. You build trust through respect, consistency, and honesty. If you want to join a growing company where you can make a real impact on people's well-being and help establish strong safety culture at start up plant, this is a great opportunity.