Safety Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About the Role 

Passel Farms is seeking an experienced Safety Compliance Manager to lead safety and regulatory compliance programs across our integrated pork production operation — including sow (reproductive) sites, grow-finish barns, feed milling, DOT-regulated transportation, and light fleet operations. This role owns the full safety lifecycle: policy development, training, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting across a diverse, multi-site workforce. 

Key Responsibilities 

Safety Program Management  

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety programs across all risk centers: Reproductive/Sow sites, Grow-Finish, Feed Mill, Transport, Truck wash, and Office/Admin 
• Conduct routine site safety audits, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses (JSAs) tailored to livestock, milling, and transportation environments 
• Maintain and present TRIR, DART, and other OSHA-recognized safety metrics; benchmark performance against BLS SOII data for NAICS 112210 (Hog and Pig Farming) 

Regulatory Compliance  

• Ensure compliance with OSHA General Industry and Agriculture standards across all facility types 
• Manage DOT compliance program: driver qualification files, hours of service, drug and alcohol testing (DOT/FMCSA), vehicle maintenance records, and CSA score monitoring 
• Oversee light fleet vehicle safety compliance, including driver eligibility, vehicle inspections, and telematics/dashcam program compliance 
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping (300/300A/301 logs) and coordinate site-level reporting 
• Serve as primary point of contact for OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory agency inspections or audits 

Training & Culture  

• Design and deliver safety training programs (new hire onboarding, recurring/annual certifications, equipment-specific training) in both English and Spanish 
• Build and maintain a strong safety culture across sow, grow-finish, mill, and transport teams through consistent communication, coaching, and engagement 
• Partner with site supervisors and HR to reinforce safety accountability at all levels 

Reporting & Analytics  

• Maintain safety data reporting tools and dashboards tracking incident trends, injury causes, and leading/lagging indicators across all 35+ work locations 
• Present regular safety performance updates to leadership, identifying trends and recommending interventions 
• Manage workers' compensation claims process in coordination with HR and insurance carriers, including hours and loss data integration into safety reporting 

Requirements:

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in safety program management, ideally in agriculture, livestock production, food/feed manufacturing, or transportation/logistics
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry and/or Agriculture standards 
• DOT/FMCSA compliance experience required (driver qualification, HOS, drug & alcohol program) 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred  
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes 
• Proficiency with safety data tracking and reporting tools (Excel required; safety management software a plus) 
• Excellent communication skills across a diverse, multi-site, multi-shift workforce 
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between sites 
• Ability to work in and around livestock facilities, feed mills, and transportation yards, including exposure to dust, noise, animals, and varying weather conditions 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Certification such as OSHA 30, ASP/CSP, or CHST 
• Experience with feed mill safety (grain handling, combustible dust, confined space) 
• Experience managing fleet safety technology (telematics, dashcams, GPS)