Hiring: Safety Manager Company: Nestlé Purina North America Location: St Joseph, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:11:36 Target Skills & Keywords : R, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience leading OSHA compliant safety programs at a site or facility level within industrial, manufacturing, military, government, Research & Development (R&D), and/or similar environments •2+ years of experience managing workplace injury cases, workers' compensation claims, and return-to-work processes •2+ years of relevant supervisory or leadership experience is preferred •2+ years of experience in a professional Safety & Health role within an R&D and/or multi-functional environment is preferred Required Skills: •Utilize deep safety and compliance expertise to assess risks across laboratory, pilot plant, facilities, grounds, and office environments, ensuring appropriate controls are implemented and maintained •Drive employee awareness, engagement, and accountability through site-wide safety initiatives, campaigns, training programs, and events that strengthen the site's safety culture •Partner with leaders and associates at all levels to influence positive safety behaviors, build trust, and drive sustainable improvements in safety performance •Lead investigations of work-related incidents, near misses, and safety concerns using Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) problem-solving methodologies and manage injury reporting, workers' compensation, associate support, and return-to-work processes to ensure timely resolution and prevent recurrence •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 •Partner cross-functionally with development centers and safety professionals across the organization globally to share best practices, leverage learnings, and drive continuous improvement •Lead and develop the Site Safety Coordinator through ongoing coaching, development planning, performance feedback, and alignment with site priorities Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree •Professional certifications related to the Safety Health and Environmental field are preferred •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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range. •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. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits •It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. •This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. •Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy. Compensation: •$79,785 - $136,797 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!