Senior Director Safety

The Coca-Cola Company - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Director of Safety at fairlife, LLC is a leadership role responsible for driving safety compliance and fostering a culture of safety across the organization. This position requires collaboration with various functional areas to implement a comprehensive safety strategy that aims to prevent injuries from farm to shelf. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety management within manufacturing and supply chain environments, particularly in the food industry, and will oversee the development of safety management systems aligned with global standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a companywide safety strategy and report progress against milestones
• Establish programs to continuously identify and fill safety gaps
• Establish and report against key performance indicators, continuously improving actual vs target safety performance
• Achieve compliance with local OSHA and Coca Cola KORE standards
• Support the CTO and Engineering Business Unit to develop technical safety standards for all equipment and processes
• Conduct monthly reporting meetings to address internal and external requirements
• Utilize robust methods for incident reporting, cause analysis, and corrective actions across all sites
• Develop a uniform action tracking mechanism for key safety deliverables related to audits, corrective actions, or regulatory initiatives
• Coordinate internal audits, recommend corrective actions, and facilitate closure of open items
• Develop, manage, and mentor site safety professionals through active support, coaching, and feedback
• Represent the company in regulatory or other legal matters
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally

Requirements

• 15 years of diversified safety experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry
• Experience in implementing comprehensive safety programs that reduce injury risk and ensure compliance
• Technical expert in risks, regulations, and industry standards
• Advanced knowledge of safety regulatory requirements
• Sound business acumen as it pertains to safety needs in an organization
• Excellent public speaking and written communication skills
• Experience with EHS safety management software for multiple locations
• Certifications in Safety (CSP) and Industrial Hygiene (CIH) highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree related to environmental, health, and safety
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Nice-to-haves

• Dairy processing industry experience is a plus

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities