Corporate Safety Manager

Position Summary The Corporate Safety Manager is responsible for leading and advancing the company’s health and safety strategy across multiple dairy manufacturing facilities. This role serves as the corporate safety leader, partnering with plant leadership and operations teams to foster a proactive safety culture through injury prevention, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and strategic safety program development. The Corporate Safety Manager develops, implements, and monitors company-wide safety programs, policies, and standards while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and food manufacturing safety requirements. Location and Travel Requirements Work performed in both office and manufacturing environments, including exposure to production areas, equipment, temperature variations, and industrial conditions. Ability to walk production floors, climb stairs, and wear required PPE Regular travel to company manufacturing facilities required (estimated 30–50%). For candidates interested in our Dallas, TX location: Currently, the Daisy Brand corporate office is located in Dallas, TX at 635 and 75. Anticipated September 2027, we will be moving to the Granite Park business complex in North Plano (intersection of Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway). For candidates interested in our Boone, IA location: The position is currently located at a temporary office in Ames, IA. Expected in 2028, upon completion of construction, the position will be moving to be onsite at our new manufacturing plant in Boone, IA. Key Responsibilities Corporate Safety Leadership Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide health and safety programs, policies, procedures, and standards across all manufacturing locations. Lead the company’s overall safety strategy and establish annual safety objectives and performance metrics. Drive a culture of safety accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Serve as the corporate subject matter expert for occupational health and safety matters. Develop and maintain safety dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.Monitor leading and lagging indicators including: TRIR, DART, near misses, audit findings, training completion, corrective action closure, etc. Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and improve operational safety performance. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and state/local safety regulations. Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update company programs and practices as needed. Coordinate and support regulatory inspections and interactions with governmental agencies. Maintain required compliance with documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping. Manufacturing Facility Support Partner with plant managers, facility leadership teams and site safety teams to implement sustain effective safety programs. Conduct regular site visits, safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all facilities. Identify hazards and partner with operations teams to implement corrective and preventive actions. Support facility-level safety committees and encourage employee involvement in safety initiatives. Incident Investigation & Risk Management Lead or support incident investigations involving injuries, near misses, and property damage. Conduct root cause analysis and ensure timely corrective action implementation. Track and analyze injury, incident, and workers’ compensation trends to identify improvement opportunities. Develop action plans to reduce incident frequency and severity. Training & Safety Programs Work collaboratively with Learning & Development team to develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and leadership teams. Ensure required safety training is completed and documented. Ensure emergency drills and preparedness exercises are properly designed and conducted on appropriate frequencies. Oversee and continuously improve key safety programs including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks / Forklift Safety, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Contractor Safety, Emergency Response and Preparedness, Ergonomics and Injury Prevention, Behavioral and Culture-Based Safety Programs Other duties as assigned. Qualifications And Requirements Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field preferred. Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive health and safety experience in manufacturing environments and single site safety leadership required. Multi-site manufacturing safety leadership experience strongly preferred. Managing behavior-based safety observation programs such as DuPont STOP required. Food or dairy manufacturing experience preferred. Experience managing OSHA compliance programs and safety systems required. Experience using Power BI to analyze data and support decision-making preferred. Preferred Certifications include:CSP (Certified Safety Professional) ASP, OHST, or related certifications Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) OSHA 30-hour or equivalent safety training First Aid/CPR Certification Skills and Competencies Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, manufacturing safety programs, industrial hygiene principles, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience leading safety audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, risk assessments, and corrective action programs. Expertise in contractor safety management and providing safety leadership for capital projects, facility expansions, and equipment installations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, facilitate safety committees, train employees on safety processes, and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels through strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Company Overview Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand. At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect. At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared. To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes: A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverageAccess to virtual healthcare and wellness programsA 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributionsCompany paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insuranceFour weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employmentAnnual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time offPaid time for volunteering and community involvementTuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunitiesFitness and wellness incentivesAnd more. Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.