Health & Safety Manager for North America

Health & Safety Manager for North America

Job Category : Safety

Remote, Omaha, NE

A Day In The Life : The Manager, Health & Safety will be responsible for leading and managing a team of Regional Safety Managers (RSMs) to ensure implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of safety programs across multiple facilities within their respective regions. This position will develop and drive safety initiatives that reduce risk, enhance employee safety, and foster a culture of safety excellence. The Manager, Health & Safety will work closely with the EHS program development and systems assurance personnel, corporate leadership, and operations management to ensure alignment with company policies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Leadership and Management :
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to Regional Safety Managers, ensuring consistent implementation of safety policies and programs across all locations.
• Develop and mentor the RSM team to improve their effectiveness in managing site-level safety programs.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support career development initiatives for RSMs.
• Safety Program Development & Implementation :
• Oversee the implementation, and continuous improvement of corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to integrate safety practices into daily business processes.
• Identify emerging safety trends and implement proactive measures to mitigate risks.
• Incident Management & Risk Reduction :
• Lead incident investigations and mentor RSM team members on investigations.
• Lead serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention initiatives.
• Ensure timely reporting and thorough investigation of safety incidents, near-misses, and corrective actions.
• Work with RSMs to implement corrective and preventive measures to reduce workplace hazards.
• Track and analyze key safety performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Regulatory Compliance & Auditing :
• Oversee regulatory compliance across all regions, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws.
• Conduct regular audits and safety inspections to assess compliance, identify risks, and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping and documentation to support regulatory inspections and reporting requirements.

Skills / Experience Requirements :

Preferred :

About the Combination of Bunge and Viterra :

As of July 2, 2025, Bunge and Viterra combined to become one company. Our ~37,000 employees the driving force behind our success are dedicated to one purpose : connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.

As a newly combined company, we are guided by our shared values in all that we do :

We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world. While we work to integrate our job opportunities, candidates are encouraged to explore positions posted on behalf of both Bunge and Viterra.

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