Safety Manager

Nestlé S.A.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 84,600 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking a Senior Safety & Health professional for our St. Joseph, MO site to lead safety initiatives, maintain regulatory reporting, and drive risk-based injury prevention.

The role requires coordinating with cross‑functional teams and site leadership to strengthen the safety culture and align with ISO 45001 standards. The position emphasizes incident investigation, PPE guidance, workers’ compensation support, and developing the Site Safety Coordinator, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Safety & Health experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive employee awareness and engagement for safety initiatives by organizing and executing site‑wide safety campaigns and events.
• Effectively communicate at all levels on site and in the organization, including development centers in other regions to share and learn best practices.
• Maintain the OSHA 300 Log and internal reporting as required by Purina Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with the certification requirements of ISO 45001.
• Lead implementation and utilization of risk assessment and risk prediction processes to ensure effective identification, communication, and mitigation of workplace hazards by all team members.
• Ensure investigation of all work‑related incidents utilizing Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) problem‑solving tools to identify root causes and develop actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support associates with safety‑related inquiries, including proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure the process for reporting and managing injury cases is implemented properly and understood by everyone.
• Support employees with Workers Compensation process if/when needed.
• Lead and develop the Site Safety Coordinator, ensuring alignment of goals with site plans, partnering on employee development plans, and providing regular coaching and feedback.]
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Skills

Safety & Health

Job description

Position Summary

Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. When you join us, you'll work to ensure our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting‑edge pet food research. The research contributes to innovative, first‑to‑market dietary solutions as well as trusted all‑life‑stage pet food. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within thirty minutes of Kansas City International Airport. St. Joseph is a tight‑knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city, thus providing many residential opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive employee awareness and engagement for safety initiatives by organizing and executing site‑wide safety campaigns and events.
• Effectively communicate at all levels on site and in the organization, including development centers in other regions to share and learn best practices.
• Maintain the OSHA 300 Log and internal reporting as required by Purina Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with the certification requirements of ISO 45001.
• Lead implementation and utilization of risk assessment and risk prediction processes to ensure effective identification, communication, and mitigation of workplace hazards by all team members.
• Ensure investigation of all work‑related incidents utilizing Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) problem‑solving tools to identify root causes and develop actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support associates with safety‑related inquiries, including proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure the process for reporting and managing injury cases is implemented properly and understood by everyone.
• Support employees with Workers Compensation process if/when needed.
• Lead and develop the Site Safety Coordinator, ensuring alignment of goals with site plans, partnering on employee development plans, and providing regular coaching and feedback.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Safety & Health experience in industrial, manufacturing, military, government, R&D, or similar environments, including leading safety initiatives, programs, and/or cross‑functional projects.

Other

• 2+ years of relevant supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a professional Safety & Health role within a Research & Development environment is preferred.
• Professional certifications related to the Safety, Health and Environmental field are preferred.

Pay & Benefits

The approximate pay range for this position is $79,000.00 to $141,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, health‑care coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country—such as flexibility, agility, and leadership—are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.