Factory Safety Manager

Company: Nestle Purina
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do whats never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond the work, our St. Joseph team actively supports the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years for non-profits local to the St. Joseph community. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix? As the Safety Manager, you will provide leadership for the planning, implementation and operation of the organizations Safety Management System (SMS). Lead by example as you support the evolution of the safety culture in our plant, empower employees, and reduce work-related injuries and illnesses. You’ll manage, facilitate, direct, and support safety objectives and goals to ensure that employees work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures. Develop Safety and Health programs, systems and processes, including training and coaching to establish clear expectations and procedures Responsible for effectively driving sustainable implementation of Corporate, Division and local initiatives via hands on leadership, digital tools, coaching and teamwork Drive compliance with local, state, and federal safety requirements and maintain OSHA 300 Log and internal reporting as required Study data and trends to implement safety campaigns Organize, coordinate, and conduct training for Safety Committee on safety topics and current safety programs in the plant Utilize Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) principles, tools, systems and processes to enhance performance Develop and lead the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) pillar for the site during TPM implementation Ensure effective injury case management process is fully implemented, well understood and functioning as desired and provide customer service for all employees with inquiries in the areas of safety to include, but not limited to, Workers Compensation, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc. Requirements Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of professional safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 2 years of relevant leadership experience OR HS Diploma or GED equivalent with 7 years of professional safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment and 2 years of relevant leadership experience The approximate pay range for this position is $79,000 to $141,000 per year. 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 knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, youre at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills youve 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. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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