Safety Supervisor

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Michael Foods, Inc's. Norfolk, Nebraska location is northwest of Omaha. The area is known for their manufacturing, farming (both livestock and grain), education, retailing, and wholesaling. Well-known as the home of Johnny Carson. Our location produces powdered and dehydrated meat and poultry products, for use in products such as seasonings, soups, and instant meals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Supervisor supports plant management in maintaining a safe, compliant, and health conscious work environment while ensuring full adherence to OSHA and company safety standards. This is a mid-level leadership position responsible for implementing safety programs, conducting audits, managing compliance reports, and training employees to reinforce safety as a core value. Additionally, the Safety Supervisor serves as a technical resource for SRMP element teams, guiding compliance initiatives, data analysis, and corrective actions.

The position provides hands‑on leadership in training and safety management, offering a pathway to senior safety roles such as Safety Manager or Regional Safety Manager within MFI.

• Manage, process, and maintain safety reports, inspections, and training records, ensuring documentation is aligned with company recordkeeping guidelines for use by the Safety Office and SRMP element teams.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, identifying unsafe work conditions and at‑risk behaviors, and implementing corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety training programs, ensuring employees receive OSHA compliance education, food safety training, and workplace risk prevention instruction.
• Lead workplace incident investigations, ensuring proper documentation, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective follow‑up.
• Monitor and analyze safety‑related trends, utilizing company‑supported platforms such as Intelex and Alchemy to update compliance records.
• Collaborate with workers’ compensation carriers and medical providers to ensure proper handling of workplace injuries and employee care.
• Support Behavior‑Based Safety Observation (BBSO) process, conducting observations, tracking safety behavior data, and driving improvement efforts.
• Oversee SRMP compliance initiatives, acting as the technical lead for Element 1 (Leadership & Development).
• Ensure contractor compliance with workplace safety standards during capital improvement projects.
• Provide structured disciplinary support, ensuring safety violations are addressed consistently and appropriately.
• Coordinate and facilitate safety committee meetings, engaging with leadership to drive compliance and improvement initiatives.
• Schedule and oversee industrial health monitoring, including medical evaluations and exposure level testing.
• Engage in company‑wide strategy teams, supporting broader safety compliance objectives.
• Foster collaboration to engage and support employees at all levels, to recognize safety as a priority.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including working flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Minimum 3+ years of experience in workplace safety management. Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety compliance regulations, including OSHA standards.