Safety Lead - JFB Technical Center - Golden Valley, MN
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.


JOB OVERVIEW
The Safety Lead serves as a coach and advisor to the site, providing technical support for compliance with federal, state, local, and General Mills HSE standards and applicable regulations. This role oversees HSE systems across the site, including Pilot Plant, laboratory and office spaces, and integrates Human and Organizational Performance practices with HSE processes and metrics to influence how work is designed and performed.
The Safety Lead manages critical safety and environmental risks, with particular focus on conditions that have Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) or Serious Environmental Incident (SEI) potential. The role provides tactical support for SIF and SEI prevention, strengthens leader and employee capability, and enables operational learning through effective risk identification, controls, and continuous improvement.
Success in this role requires a collaborative leader who can build trust in a highly dynamic and complex environment and partner effectively with cross-functional teams. We are looking for an HSE professional who is passionate about leading safety differently, applying technology in the manufacturing space, and making a meaningful impact while continuing to grow their career at General Mills.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
_HSE Systems, Compliance & Performance_
- Manage the Environment & Safety Management System (ESMS) and manage site HSE programs, developing plans to maintain compliance.
- Monitor regulatory changes, evaluate their impact on the facility, and ensure required actions are implemented.
- Lead compliance assurance through frequent HSE self-assessments and track corrective action plans through completion.
- Monitor facility performance against HSE and sustainability goals and communicate results to the Site HSE Manager and Safety Committees.
- Rep...
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