SAFETY DIRECTOR
SMBSCMinnesota, United States
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative (SMBSC) is a farmer‑owned cooperative founded in 1972 that processes over three million tons of sugarbeets each year into all‑natural granulated and liquid sucrose. With a 100 % shareholder‑grower ownership structure, SMBSC supplies bulk, 50‑lb bag, and super‑sack granulated sugar as well as bulk liquid sugar to a wide range of customers, all while meeting Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 2 standards. The cooperative’s workforce of 360 core employees and up to 400 seasonal workers brings expertise in electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and process technologies, ensuring efficient production and strict quality control. SMBSC’s combination of cooperative governance, large‑scale production, and industry‑leading certification sets it apart as a trusted partner in the natural sugar market.
Job Description
The Safety Director is responsible for the overall strategy and integrity of safety management compliance initiatives at Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative.
Requirements
- Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and programs that comply with corporate standards and government regulations
- Monitors and evaluates SMBSC construction and renovation projects to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and policies
- Manages SMBSC OSHA 300 log and regulatory correspondence as well as customer audit responses