NEBCO is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business, which employs more than 1100 employees across 50 locations spanning the State of Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with materials needed to construct buildings, streets and highways. Our business interests also include mining, finance, real estate development, agriculture, transportation, railroading, warehousing, insurance and surety bonding. The company has developed beyond its roots into areas including construction materials, real estate, recreation and philanthropy. NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about the company visit www.nebcoinc.com

Job Summary Responsible for strategic planning, development, and coordination of the safety and insurance risk management strategy for the organization and affiliated companies. Provide technical guidance, training and planning for best-in-class risk prevention, accident prevention, and root cause analysis for business units and staff to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal agencies. Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following: Develop and oversee the safety and insurance risk management strategy. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across departments and business units. Oversee compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. In partnership with key leaders, establish the strategy and plans for achieving top industry safety performance and culture. Establish necessary plans & goals for safety that provide for learning culture maturity and improvement in forward-looking key safety-related indicators and increasingly create a culture of safety across NEBCO companies. Develop, capture, benchmark, and analyze key safety and operational metrics, and develop/implement recommendations for business and human performance improvement. Analyze data to support risk forecasting and reporting to executives. Assist with risk assessments across departments. In partnership with business unit leaders, develop policies and procedures that support the company’s goals, the operations needs and achievement of top safety results. Effectively manage and mentor the safety professionals and support staff to achieve established goals, further the development and expertise of the team, ensure compliance with internal policy and external regulation. Work with insurance and manages claims/litigation risk. Support the Insurance and other Departments for the effective management of Worker’s Compensation and disability claims, and Human Resources in companywide wellness programs. Support company funded insurance plan. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Safety Department, Safety Director, Occupational Health Nurse, DOT, and Industrial/Environmental. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in risk management or safety management or related field preferred; or equivalent of 10 years’ experience in progressively responsible safety position; or equivalent experience in management of process of improvement; or an equivalent combination sufficient to perform essential functions of this position. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver's license and must be insurable. Other Qualifications: Effective communication both verbally and in written form. Must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Occasional travel to various company locations and job sites required, no overnights. Other Skills and Abilities: Must possess a high level of technical expertise, ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety within the worksite. Effective presentation skills and ability to present to groups of all sizes. Knowledge of the construction industry, worksite safety practices, and procedures is preferred. Must have an ability to work at all levels within an organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group. Benefits Include Retirement Plans PAID Holidays Insurance Benefits Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off PAID Time Off On the Job Training Condition of Employment Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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