Director of Safety

Overview

Prinsco is seeking a Director of Safety to lead and elevate our safety strategy and performance across multiple manufacturing locations in the U.S. This role is responsible for building a consistent, high-impact safety culture while ensuring compliance, reducing hazards, and driving measurable results across the organization. This is a full-time position located in Willmar, MN with up to 50% travel.

Key details:

Job Location:

Willmar, MN 56201;
Position Type:
Full Time;
Education Level: 4 Year Degree;
Salary Range: $ - $ per year;
Job Shift: Any;
Job Category:
Human Resources.

• Lead the development and execution of Prinsco-wide safety programs, policies, tools, and standards.
• Drive consistency and accountability for safety performance across all plants, yards, remote, and office teams.
• Partner with site leaders to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and improve outcomes.
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader—supporting sites through coaching, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and safety requirements across multiple states.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Leverage safety data, metrics, and trends to drive continuous improvement and executive insights.
• Champion a strong, engaged safety culture across all levels of the organization.

• Own safety at scale — Lead safety across a multi-state manufacturing organization and drive meaningful change that impacts every location.
• Build, influence, and elevate — Shape strategy, influence leaders, and create lasting improvements in safety performance and culture.
• Be more than compliance — Safety is about people first; move the organization beyond compliance to true ownership and engagement.
• Work alongside leaders who value partnership — Collaborate with HR, Operations, and site leadership to get results.
• Drive real, measurable results — Directly impact incident reduction, team member experience, and operational effectiveness.
• Strong foundation with room to grow — Established programs with opportunities to improve, standardize, and scale.
• Competitive compensation and benefits — Including comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and development opportunities.

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Multi-state experience with strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Deep expertise in OSHA regulations and practical application in operations.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and hold leaders and teams accountable across multiple locations.
• A hands-on, results-driven approach with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.