Safety Coordinator

# Safety CoordinatorBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from VylorSend to Friend**Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture**? At Vylor, we're advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer , Brevant , and Hoegemeyer , delivering performance farmers rely on.? Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science. We have an exciting opportunity for a **Safety** **Coordinator** to join our company and support our Johnston IA **Parent Seed Production** location. As the Safety Coordinator, you will lead the execution of environmental, health, safety, and security programs at the production facility by partnering with site leadership, employees, contractors, and visitors to build and sustain a strong safety culture. You will identify and mitigate risks through audits, line walks, and assessments; manage EHS incidents to ensure proper response, investigation, and follow-up; and ensure all safety training, compliance documentation, permits, and records are accurately maintained. Through continuous improvement efforts, collaboration with regional EHS partners, and effective communication, you will reduce hazards, prevent injuries and compliance events, and manage the site's annual safety budget while supporting safe, compliant, and efficient operations.VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.Relocation assistance is offered for this positionThis role will be 100% on-site at the location.**What You'll Do:*** Coordinate the implementation and execution of company safety, health environmental, and security programs/ standards/, and policies at the site* Work closely with site leaders; team members; contractors and visitors to build and sustain a healthy safety culture at the site* Identify, resolve, and document unsafe acts and conditions through regular line walks, audits, and risk assessments* Manage EHS incidents through a coordinated effort with the site leadership team and regional EHS support to ensure proper response, reporting, investigation, and follow up* Ensure safety training expectations are executed at the site for full time and contingent workers, contractors, and visitors* Maintain accurate EHS records, permits, and compliance documentation.* Execute EHS continuous improvement efforts at the site aimed at reducing injury & illness risk, removing hazards, and avoiding compliance events* Engage with EHS communities, regional EHS consultants, and other stakeholders to execute EHS programs and projects* Develop and manage the annual safety budget for the site**Location Specific Items:*** Experience presenting to groups of 15-30 individuals.* Demonstrated ability to lead site safety efforts and influence employees at all levels without direct people-leader authority.* Ability to address unsafe behaviors through direct, respectful, and constructive conversations.* Ability to present safety incidents, learnings, trends, and key messages in a way that is practical and relevant to employees.* Strong organizational skills with the flexibility to respond quickly to incidents, emerging hazards, and other unplanned priorities.* Ability to remain calm during reactive situations, assess available information, problem-solve, and recommend practical next steps.* Demonstrated ability to look beyond the immediate hazard and identify potential downstream consequences, additional exposure points, and worst-case outcomes.* Ability to build trust and create an environment where employees feel comfortable raising concerns, reporting near misses, and stopping work.**Education:*** High School diploma/GED **What Skills You Need:*** You have two years of manufacturing/operations, agriculture, training, or safety related experience and/or education.* Holds a valid driver''s license with ability to drive a company vehicle when needed* Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal) with ability to speak comfortably and confidently in front of groups* Ability to influence others without authority* Demonstrates solid coaching, leadership, problem solving, delegation, and decision-making skills* Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, dry, and dusty conditions* Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)* Exhibits high attention to detail to maintain awareness of existing and proposed safety codes/regulations and company guidelines* Willingness and flexibility to work overtime hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed during seasonal peaks to support business needs**Physical Job Requirements:*** Stand and sit for extended periods* Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions* Lift up to 60 lbs.* Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting* Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties.* Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. **What Makes You Stand Out:*** Bachelor''s degree. Occupational, safety or health, industrial hygiene or environmental science degree preferred.* OSHA 10-hr or 30-hr training certification (or equivalent regulatory training)EHS&S professional credentials (CSP,STS,ETC.)**Benefits - How We'll Support You:*** Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills* Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place* Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment* Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays* Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father* Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program* Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits* Check out life at Vylor! you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. ### *Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.* ### Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr