Harvest Safety Coordinater

Exploreholton; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401k with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Fertility and adoption assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnsonville is seeking a dedicated Safety Leader to guide and implement safety programs across a multi-shift manufacturing facility in Kansas. You will drive world-class safety standards, conduct regular audits, and lead incident investigations to prevent recurrences.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with safety emphasis and 5 years’ manufacturing safety leadership, plus strong communication skills to engage teams and sustain a culture of safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required – safety emphasis preferred.
• 5 years of experience leading safety in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead safety programs and drive KPI improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead safety programs to achieve world-class safety standards.
• Oversee safety for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift operations with regular site visits.
• Coordinate emergency response and incident investigations to identify root causes and preventive measures.
• Educate and train members on safety practices and integrate safety into day-to-day activities.
• Lead corporate Safety Leadership discussions and share best practices across facilities.
• Ensure compliance with governmental safety regulations and maintain accurate records.
• Own workers' compensation and property insurance claims and liaise with insurers.
• Participate in continuous learning through OSHA trainings and related courses.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Prioritization

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or related field

Job description

Looking for a career change or just ready to learn something new? Job opportunities are aplenty in Jackson County! Check out what sparks your interest!

• Bachelor’s Degree required – safety emphasis preferred

Experience:

• 5 years of experience leading safety in a manufacturing environment preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• A passion for safety that motivates others to want to succeed
• Proven leadership qualities in managing teams, getting work done through others, meeting timelines, and holding yourself accountable for safety results
• The ability to complete safety actions even when you have to rely on others to help complete those actions
• A history of motivating individuals and teams to rally around safety KPI’s and complete upstream actions to promote world class safety
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple ongoing tasks. Strong technical knowledge of regulatory programs in safety

Other Requirements:

• Responsible for safety oversight of 1 st , 2nd and 3rd shift operations and the ability to visit those shifts on a frequency basis

Description

Position Overview:

To help the facility reach our goal to be the "Best Company in the World", a successful candidate will strategically plan, direct, and lead the implementation of safety programs and guidelines through member ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Create the "Safest" Company in the World through continuous improvement, ownership, member engagement, and drive
• Own the facility safety effort through the implementation, and direction of processes and programs to meet operational needs while maintaining and managing safety compliance to world class safety standards
• Lead and implement environmental management systems to monitor and mitigate the environmental impact of the organization’s activities and ensure all organizational processes meet the required standards
• Ensure adherence to safety policies performing regular audits and addressing instances of non-compliance; Compile detailed and comprehensive reports and maintain meticulous records as mandated by law
• Serves as the emergency response coordinator and works in conjunction with emergency services to conduct a thorough investigation of incidents to determine the root causes and preventive measures
• Facilitate Safety education and training throughout the membership. Ensure safety is part of day-to-day activities and inserted into every part of the business
• Create and maintain a safety culture that leverages member ownership, involvement, and personal accountability
• Take an active role in the Corporate Safety Leadership team and facilitate the sharing of ideas between facilities at the corporate level
• Actively participate as a member of the site Core Team
• Facilitate the Safety Team to lead and ensure compliance with all governmental safety regulations, procedures, guidelines and best practices
• Develop and lead efforts on the attainment of all safety key performance indicators
• Lead safety compliance evaluations for facility specific requirements
• Own the Workers Compensation Claims and Property Insurance claims for the site. Proactively communicate with members and Work Comp carrier to ensure case resolution.
• Actively participate in continuous learning to grow knowledge and skills through classes, webcasts/seminars, OSHA compliance trainings
• Responsible for the site Hazmat plan, training and execution
• Actively support the onsite wastewater treatment facility
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Salary & Benefits

Date: July 6, 2026

Coach: LaTrice Johnson, Holton Plant Director

Member Status: Full Time, Salaried

Travel: 15% of your time

Reason for Posting: Replacement

Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off!

Referral Bonus: Refer a new part‑time (operations only) or full‑time member and you are eligible for a $1,000 referral reward! An additional premium of $1,000 ($2,000 total) will be offered for Team Leader and Sanitation members and $3,000 ($4,000 total) for Over‑Road Drivers or Maintenance. Referrals will be paid out after 6 months of service.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

Company

About our Company

Since 1945, our family‑owned band of sausage‑makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave‑able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Our No. 1 priority at Johnsonville is providing a safe work environment for every Member we employ. Our industry‑leading safety record, coupled with the safety awards we’ve received, demonstrates this commitment. Members of our safety team maintain the safety of Johnsonville Members in our facilities, continuously finding new and better ways to do so. We’re also dedicated to producing only the highest‑quality products for consumers worldwide to enjoy – ones we would be proud to serve at our own family table. Our quality team ensures Johnsonville meets or exceeds all standards set by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies. Our commitment to quality is unparalleled, thanks to the dedication of each quality team member.