Safety and Compliance Director-Shelby, NE

Central Valley Ag; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness Programs

Life & Disability Insurance

HSA & FSA Options

Ongoing Training & Development

Job summary

Central Valley Ag is seeking a Safety & Compliance Director to lead safety initiatives across Regions 5 and 6. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, regular site visits, coaching, and regulatory compliance in a regional, field-focused setting.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in a safety-related field and experience in occupational safety, agricultural operations, or compliance, with strong communication and travel readiness to cover multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in safety, agriculture, or relevant field.
• Experience in safety, compliance, or occupational health preferred.
• Ability to interpret OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related regulations.
• Ability to apply regulations to practical operations.
• Strong communication and leadership to influence at multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and employees to strengthen safety practices across Regions 5 and 6.
• Regularly visit CVA locations to understand operations, identify risks, and address safety concerns.
• Interpret and apply OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other safety requirements.
• Conduct safety audits and inspect facilities, equipment, and work practices for hazards and compliance.
• Develop and follow through on corrective actions; investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Coordinate and lead employee safety training on regulations and safe practices.
• Provide coaching and technical support to employees and managers; lead safety committees.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to travel

Problem-solving

Coaching and training

Education

Four-year degree in safety, agriculture, occupational health, environmental science, or related field

Job description

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Safety and Compliance Director-Shelby, NE

Full Time Professional Shelby, NE, US

Safety & Compliance Director – Regions 5 & 6

Central Nebraska | Flexible within CVA Regions 5 & 6

Looking for a safety leadership role where you can work directly with people, solve real operational problems, and make an impact across multiple locations? Join Central Valley Ag as a Safety & Compliance Director supporting Regions 5 and 6.

This is a regional, field-focused position and is not tied to Shelby, Nebraska. The successful candidate may be based at a CVA location within Regions 5 and 6, covering an area roughly from Seward to Aurora to Columbus, Nebraska, with regular travel throughout the region.

At Central Valley Ag, safety is part of how we operate every day. In this role, you’ll partner with location managers, employees, and regional leaders to identify risk, strengthen safe work practices, solve problems, and help ensure our teams have the tools and knowledge to work safely.

This is a role for someone who is comfortable taking initiative, managing multiple priorities, making sound decisions, and having direct conversations when needed. You’ll spend significant time in our locations understanding operations firsthand, coaching employees and leaders, conducting audits and investigations, providing training, and turning regulatory requirements into practical solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with managers and employees to strengthen safety practices across Regions 5 and 6
• Regularly visit CVA locations to understand operations, identify risks, and help teams address safety concerns
• Interpret and apply OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable safety and regulatory requirements
• Conduct safety audits and inspect facilities, equipment, and work practices to identify hazards and compliance concerns
• Develop and follow through on corrective actions to address identified risks
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identify contributing factors, and implement measures to prevent recurrence
• Coordinate and lead employee safety training on regulations, hazardous conditions, equipment, and safe work practices
• Provide practical coaching, guidance, and technical support to employees and managers
• Help lead safety committees, initiatives, and regional improvement efforts
• Partner with Operations leadership on both immediate safety concerns and longer-term priorities
• Coordinate return-to-work activities following workplace injuries
• Maintain required safety documentation, supplies, and equipment
• Support other safety and compliance initiatives as business needs evolve

Why This Job

• Make a visible impact on employee safety across multiple CVA locations
• Work directly with employees and operational leaders rather than managing safety from behind a desk
• Have the independence to identify problems, recommend solutions, and drive follow-through
• Help shape safety practices across two CVA regions
• Work across grain, agronomy, and other areas of agricultural operations
• Use both technical knowledge and leadership skills to solve real-world problems
• Join a stable, growing farmer-owned cooperative with opportunities for continued professional development

What We’re Looking For

• Four-year degree in safety, agriculture, occupational health, environmental science, or a related field and/or 2 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in occupational safety, agricultural operations, compliance, or a related environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other workplace safety requirements
• Ability to apply regulations and safety standards in a practical operating environment
• Strong judgment and the confidence to address safety concerns directly when necessary
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently across multiple locations
• Able to manage several priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and follow-through
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, train, and influence employees and leaders
• Ability to build productive working relationships while maintaining high safety and compliance standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Willingness to regularly travel throughout Regions 5 and 6
• Valid driver’s license
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• HSA & FSA Options
• Ongoing Training & Development

Central Valley Ag

Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy across Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. We are a stable, growing organization dedicated to the success of our farmers and our employees.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may change as business needs evolve. CVA may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.