Director of Safety at fairlife

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company dedicated to creating delicious, nutrient-rich dairy products. With nearly $2 billion in annual retail sales, we are proud to offer a portfolio that includes fairlife ultra-filtered milk, Core Power high protein shakes, and the fairlife nutrition plan. As a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, we have earned recognition from Fast Company and Nielsen for our industry-leading innovation. We are currently looking for a passionate leader to join our team and help us maintain our commitment to excellence from farm to shelf.

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Safety for a full-time, on-site position. This is a primary leadership role where you will serve as the face of safety for our organization. You will be responsible for engaging and influencing teams at all levels to implement a comprehensive strategy that drives compliance and fosters a culture dedicated to preventing all injuries. You will lead a team of two site safety managers and work closely with operations, engineering, quality, human resources, and legal departments to ensure our safety standards are met across our manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a companywide safety strategy while reporting progress against key milestones and performance indicators.
• Ensure full compliance with local OSHA and Coca-Cola KORE standards by coordinating internal audits and managing corrective actions.
• Mentor and coach site safety professionals while collaborating with the engineering team to embed technical safety standards into our equipment and processes.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• At least 15 years of diverse safety experience, ideally within the food manufacturing or dairy processing industries.
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental, health, and safety or a related field.
• Technical expertise in regulatory requirements, risk management, and the implementation of safety programs such as LOTO, ergonomics, and behavioral-based safety.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent public speaking and written communication skills.
• Experience using EHS management software across multiple locations.
• Preferred: Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH.

Location

This position is based on-site at one of our fairlife locations, including Chicago, IL; Goodyear, AZ; Coopersville, MI; or Rochester, NY. Please note that this role requires 50% to 70% travel to our production facilities, as a strong presence at our manufacturing plants is essential.

Compensation and Benefits

We are committed to providing a supportive work environment for all employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we base our selection decisions on job-related factors and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage all interested and qualified candidates to apply to join our growing team.