Safety Mentor

Safety Mentor – Abilene, KS

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Mfg is seeking a Safety Mentor to join our team at our Land Pride facility in Abilene, KS. This position will support the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team in training our production teams on safe work habits, recommend improvements to prevent accidents, support EHS team on investigations and ensure implementation of the corrective actions.  The Safety Mentor will serve on the Safety Committee and serve as a resource for employee safety concerns.  

This position typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus overtime as required. Must be flexible to work varied hours outside this schedule in order to work with other shifts on occasion.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Train employees, new hire mentors, leads, and supervisors on safety policies and safe work habits.
• Inspect facilities to identify unsafe conditions and potential safety hazards. Recommends preventive improvements to plant manager.
• Supports EHS team on investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of solutions to avoid future accidents.
• Partner with Plant Manager to ensure corrective actions are implemented for recordable and Class A incidents.
• Serve on Safety Committee and is a resource for employee safety concerns.
• Supports Plant Manager in maintaining safety metrics
• Desire to complete Safety Mentor Training Program to include OSHA 30 certification, Kubota Site Inspection Handbook Certification, Kubota Risk Assessment Training, Kubota ISE Training, Machine Guarding, Safety Dojo, LEAN training and 6S training.
• Attend monthly meetings with EHS team for additional training, discuss safety issues and solutions in their plants, consistent implementation of solutions to avoid accidents, and discuss questions and goals.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must consistently work in a safe manner and encourage coworkers to work safely.  
• Currently provide supervisor with suggestions to improve safety and help implement those ideas.
• Desire to learn safety training outlined above and willing to implement safety programs and policies.
• Prior experience working in a production environment.  Ability to maintain confidential information. 
• Exhibit self-motivation, positive attitude, good organizational skills, and be results oriented.
• Willing and available to work flexible hours.

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas with over 2,100 dedicated employees.  Now a Kubota company, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values.  Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.