Director of Safety and Quality

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job – which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at  and apply today!

$75,000 to $90,000 based on your experience.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance;
Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match;
Term Life Insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Employee-of-the-Month and Year; RITALKA University;
Employee Luncheons;
Family Company Picnic;
Community Volunteering.

The Director of Safety and Quality is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality control procedures to assist in the achievement of profitability and productivity requirements. This dynamic, hands‑on position involves working with and through management to maintain high standards in workplace safety, environmental regulations, and quality control processes across all company facilities.

• Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA.
• Develop, review, update, and manage workplace safety and quality procedures, programs, and policies.
• Plan and implement training for employees in work site safety practices and quality control processes.
• Conduct safety surveys and inspections; perform safety audits; and prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated. Follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Conduct post‑accident investigations and prepare reports identifying root cause and corrective actions for use by company personnel and senior management.
• Understand, apply for, and administer environmental regulatory procedures, permits, and licenses. Ensure that required documentation and reporting are completed.
• Work with the company’s worker’s compensation insurance providers to reduce injuries and drive down claim costs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate inspection documentation on all parts inspected, from fabrication, welding, finish painting, and assembly.
• Conduct incoming inspections of outsourced parts.
• Continuously measure and report manufacturing errors and work towards continual process improvement.
• Maintain good working relationships with all departments and communicate with customers to document acceptability of finished products.
• Prepare and present reports on safety, environmental, and quality performance.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Proficiency in database management, MS Office products, and other relevant software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Leadership qualities and stress tolerance.
• Ability and willingness to travel 30% to 50% to all company locations (7 facilities located in MN, SD, and WI).
• Thorough understanding of standard shop practices, inspection techniques, and statistical process control.
• Experience with ISO preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in safety engineering, safety management, occupational environment health, industrial health, quality management, or a related field is imperative.
• 3+ years of experience in safety management and/or quality control in a manufacturing setting.

Or any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance is acceptable.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Director is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
• The Director is occasionally required to reach with…