Safety Manager Willmar, MN
Listed on 2026-07-11
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Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Safety Manager
Onsite | Central Minnesota
A well-established, growing organization is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and elevate safety across its transportation, field operations, and office environments. This is a newly created position designed for a hands-on safety professional who is excited by the opportunity to build programs, strengthen processes, and create a proactive, company-wide safety culture.
Reporting directly to leadership, this highly visible role will partner closely with operations to drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and develop practical safety solutions that support employees across eight Minnesota locations.
If you enjoy spending time in the field, coaching employees, building relationships, and creating meaningful change, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities- Lead and develop company-wide safety programs across transportation, field, and operational environments.
- Partner with operations leadership to build and strengthen a proactive safety culture.
- Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
- Manage workers' compensation processes while supporting injury prevention initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Review, update, and develop safety policies, procedures, manuals, and documentation.
- Create and deliver engaging safety training and onboarding programs.
- Conduct facility audits, field observations, driver ride-alongs, and operational safety inspections.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and recommend improvements based on trends and data.
- Develop emergency response procedures, spill response plans, and business continuity initiatives.
- Lead safety committee meetings and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Partner with HR and operations leaders to identify risks, improve accountability, and support employee development.
- Utilize fleet technology and telematics to identify coaching opportunities and improve driver safety.
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