Safe Operations Partner

Kroeker Farms Limited; Winkler; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits package

Group RRSP

Profit sharing

Job summary

Kroeker Farms Limited in Winkler, Manitoba seeks a Safe Operations Partner to advance our Safety Management System. You will deliver training, coordinate inspections and investigations, and help keep our people safe across operations.

The role blends hands-on safety work with documentation and administration, requiring collaboration with HR and leaders. Experience in workplace safety and certifications is an asset; attitude and willingness to learn are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in workplace safety, manufacturing, agriculture, training, operations, or HR.
• Experience with SAFE Work Certification, COR, or other safety management systems is an asset.
• Willingness to learn and improve safety processes across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver safety training, onboarding, and certification programs.
• Lead workplace incident investigations and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate inspections, emergency drills, and safety-related documentation.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and safety management documentation.
• Support leaders by coordinating corrective actions and promoting safe work practices.
• Monitor and improve the day-to-day operation of the Safety Management System.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety training

Incident investigation

Safety management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Safety-related education

Job description

Kroeker Farms is one of Canada’s leading producers and suppliers of conventional and organic table potatoes. We take pride in our progressive approach to land stewardship, innovation, and quality. Our success is due to our passionate, driven People who work toward a common goal: to produce the highest quality potatoes in North America.
Healthy Food. Healthy World. is our vision. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, deliver on their commitments, are collaborative team players, and are always in search of a better way. About the Role

We're looking for someone who enjoys helping people succeed, building strong relationships, and turning well-designed systems into consistent daily practice. As Safe Operations Partner, you'll play a key role in the continued development and implementation of Kroeker Farms' Safety Management System. Working closely with the HR Operations Lead and leaders across our organization, you'll help ensure our training programs, inspections, investigations, and safety processes are organized, effective, and continuously improving. This role combines hands-on work throughout our operations with the organization and follow-through needed to promote and ensure safe work at all levels. You'll spend time working alongside employees, supporting leaders, delivering training, coordinating safety activities, and helping build a workplace where everyone has the tools and knowledge they need to work safely. As Kroeker Farms continues its journey toward SAFE Work Certification and beyond, you'll have the opportunity to help shape and grow the systems that will support our people and operations for years to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver safety training, onboarding, and certification programs.
• Lead workplace incident investigations, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate inspections, emergency drills, and safety-related documentation.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and safety management documentation.
• Support leaders by coordinating corrective actions and promoting safe work practices.
• Monitor and improve the day-to-day operation of the Safety Management System.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

We're Looking For

Someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows through.
• Enjoys organizing systems and improving processes.
• Builds trust and positive working relationships.
• Communicates confidently with employees and leaders.
• Is comfortable balancing hands-on work with detailed administration.
• Is curious, proactive, and always looking for better ways to do things.
• Wants to grow professionally through helping others succeed.
  

Experience and/or education in workplace safety, manufacturing, agriculture, training, operations, or Human Resources is considered an advantage . Experience with SAFE Work Certification, COR, or other safety management systems is also an asset, but we value attitude, initiative, and a willingness to learn just as highly.

Why Kroeker Farms?
We are a family and employee-owned business - our people are our greatest investment and strength. We offer a competitive wage & benefits package, group RRSP, and a profit-sharing plan.