Director of Safety

Organizational Background Columbia Grain International, LLC.
is a long time established full-service grain company in the grain and pulses business.
We are headquartered in Portland, Oregon and own/operate over 60 elevators and offices throughout WA, ID, MT, NE and ND to support our domestic and export sales program.
We are a mid-size company with just over 450 employees overall.
The employees at Columbia Grain, at all levels of our organization, represent some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry.
We are proud of our ability to attract and maintain talented, efficient, long term, community minded employees who can develop lasting relationships with producers and customers both domestic and around the world.
Position Description This position supports the operating locations across Columbia Grain International.
Coordinates operations safety initiatives and projects focused on improved operational performance and supports CGI initiatives related to operating locations.
Participates in acquisition of new asset reviews and strategic divestitures related to CGI owned assets.
Management of planned asset enhancements and permitting and capital and emergency repair investments related to safety as assigned.
Has input into strategic investing for operations.
Provides support services related to safety and operations as assigned.
Responsible for implementation and reporting of safety performance metrics for the organization.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Support CGI location operation managers with operations, safety training, mentoring, and enforcement.
Responsible for management of assigned safety, capital and repair projects.
Supports location managers and BEM’s with technical support to address safety operational issues that may arise.
Assist in the coordination of the Compliance Enforcement inspections related to reported injuries or OSHA emphasis programs.
Establish a relationship and earn respect from the regulatory agencies where CGI conducts business.
May be responsible as company representative for outreach and Ag industry networking to develop a leadership for CGI and the Ag industry related to compliance and education.
May be responsible as company representative / leader during serious injury or fatality.
Will be assigned special assignments related to CGI location preparedness and development of peers and junior CGI location operations leaders.
Understand, embrace, and support the CGI Cultivating Growth Culture Education/Experience Demonstrate through past positions and responsibilities experience in the specific job tasks outlined above.
(10 years of experience in Ag preferred) High School required College Degree preferred Advanced Degree optional Certifications optional Benefits Offered Comprehensive Health, Dental, and RX benefits Company paid Life Insurance and Disability Flexible Spending Plans Employee Assistance Program 401K Retirement savings plan Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick leave Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.
Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer