Company Description

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. American Farmers Network is a premier supplier of Grass-Fed All-Natural and Certified Organic Beef. We provide raw materials, wholesale products, and finished retail products. Based in Idaho Falls, ID, our company is dedicated to offering high-quality beef products with a focus on sustainability and health. Role Description The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and health programs to ensure a safe working environment in a meat processing plant for compliance with OSHA, USDA, and company standards. This role plays a critical part in protecting employees, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a culture of safety in a high-risk meat processing and slaughter facility. Key Responsibilities Develop and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs tailored to meat processing and slaughter operations. Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments throughout the facility. Lead investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses; recommend and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA FSIS, EPA, and other applicable regulations. Maintain and update safety records, training logs, and incident reports. Coordinate and deliver safety training for all employees, including PPE use, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and bloodborne pathogens. Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and audits. Collaborate with supervisors on workers compensation claims and return-to-work programs. Monitor and manage safety metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement. Implement and lead the facilitys safety committee and participate in cross-functional safety initiatives. Ensure all equipment has safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place and that they are regularly reviewed and updated. Qualifications 5+ years of safety management experience in a manufacturing, meat industry environment. In-depth knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry Standards), USDA FSIS regulations, HACCP, SSOPs, PPE standards, and Lockout/Tagout procedures. Preferred certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), HAZWOPER, or First Aid/CPR Instructor. Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective/preventive actions Strong understanding of ergonomics, chemical safety, and biological hazard control. Proficiency in safety management systems (SMS) and incident tracking software. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to train and influence employees at all levels. Strong organizational and documentation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred due to workforce diversity. Ability to work in physically demanding environments (cold, wet, noisy) and respond to emergencies. Experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Occupational Health Skills in Accident Investigation and conducting Training sessions Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to work effectively on-site in Idaho Falls, ID Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, or related field Experience in the agricultural or food industry is a plus