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.
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.
Report company-required HSE and sustainability metrics through required HSE reporting systems.
Support completion and submission of required environmental reports, including air, water, wastewater, and waste reporting.
Risk Management & Operational Learning
Engage with the workforce to understand and manage critical safety and environmental risks, and implement controls that protect people and the environment.
Identify and evaluate safety and environmental risks associated with new chemicals, products, processes, and equipment changes.
Participate in change and project management activities—including relocations, modifications, equipment safety assessments, and decommissioning—to identify and manage critical risks
Support the analysis of significant incidents, including fires, chemical releases, fatalities, and severe or multiple injuries; follow up on corrective actions and share learnings to prevent recurrence .
Lead operational learning teams related to significant safety and environmental incidents.
Safety Leadership & Capability Building
Teach and coach Human and Organizational Performance principles across the facility.
Mentor employees and leaders and build capability in safety and environmental practices.
Collaborate with Learning and Development and the HSE Manager to develop training content, plans, documentation, and tracking processes.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Site Support
Partner with business functions and participate in special projects to advance site HSE performance.
Provide support during regulatory inspections and respond to regulatory or community complaints.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health,…