Explore a Career with Country Partners

Country Partners Cooperative is a full-service diversified agricultural cooperative in central Nebraska located in 20 communities, partnering with farmers and ranchers to accomplish more together.

Benefits provided for full-time employees: highly competitive salary and robust benefit package avaialbe including health, life (company paid and voluntary), voluntary dental and vision insurance, FSA & HSA, company paid long-term disability insurance, 401(k) Plan, Life-Time Income Plan (RetireMint), variable pay plan, major sick leave, clothing & safety allowances, and employee discounts.

Safety & Compliance Manager - Gothenburg NE

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

Under the direction of the COO, the Safety / Compliance Manager is solely responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing a company-wide safety and compliance program as well as ensuring all state and federal motor vehicle regulatory requirements are met by the company. Span of responsibility covers all company-wide loss prevention and risk management control programs, including occupational health and safety, transportation (DOT), environmental protections, and/or other related loss prevention and control functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following and others may be assigned)

• Directs and participates in the development of programs, initiatives, practices, and training to improve workplace safety.
• Plans, organizes, and administers, a company-wide loss prevention and control program to identify and analyze potential exposure to loss; develops related goals and other program performance expectations.
• Examines, designs, and implements alternative risk management and mitigation techniques, strategies, and measures. Monitors the effectiveness of techniques and makes changes as required.
• Serves as a liaison with applicable internal departments regarding regulatory safety and compliance matters.
• Conducts periodic risk prevention audits of company assets and oversees inspections performed by outside agencies.
• Manages, directs, and oversees the investigation, administration, and closure of worker’s compensation insurance claims.
• Obtain working knowledge of company software packages (Agris, DocMgt. Etc.) to be able to make entries and inquires, run reports, and use proper GL coding system.
• Track safety training topics and meetings for entire company.
• Allocate time to suggested three (3) days in the field and two (2) days in the office.
• Ensure the fleet of trucks adheres to the Department of Transportation regulations at the state and federal level.
• Oversee protocols such as DOT physical exams, drug testing program (random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, follow-up, etc.) and employee licensing.
• Maintain DOT driver qualification files.
• Develop training materials, evaluating training programs, scheduling trainings, delivering programs, and recordkeeping for all DOT compliance matters.
• Timely complete and file all regulatory reporting items for agencies such as: DOT, OSHA, FDA, EPA, DHS, DHHS, NDEE, SCAC and all others that are applicable to the company.
• Apply for permits and certifications (oversize, IFTA, Hazmat, etc.) for the company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications, demands and environments described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Health, safety, and environmental hazard identification methods.

• Risk management and loss control principles and practices.

  Demonstrated Skill in:

• Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Developing and managing risk management programs and techniques
• Investigating and adjusting claims
• Preparing and maintaining records/reports
• Handling multiple priorities simultaneously
• Communicating detailed reports and information
• Utilizing computer technology used for communication, data gathering and reporting.
• Communicating effectively through oral and written mediums.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid operators license with company approved driving record.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license with company approved driving record.