Safety Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Safety Manager jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester, where manufacturing, construction, and healthcare drive consistent demand across seniority levels from entry-level safety coordinator to corporate EHS director. Employers such as 3M, Mayo Clinic, and Cargill maintain active safety programs that generate openings year-round, particularly in industrial hygiene, construction site safety, and environmental compliance. Construction boom activity in the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul corridor and ongoing manufacturing expansion across the state have kept this one of the more active markets in the upper Midwest. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Quality, Food Safety & Sanitation Program Manager is responsible for leading all Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory, and Sanitation activities associated with the implementation of new processing technology across multiple dairy manufacturing facilities. This role serves as the primary quality and regulatory representative for a multi-year capital project, partnering with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Manufacturing, and external regulatory agencies to ensure new equipment, processes, and products are designed, validated, and launched in compliance with food safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. The position is accountable for developing and implementing quality systems, sanitation programs, regulatory compliance strategies, environmental monitoring requirements, testing programs, and customer readiness processes necessary to successfully commission and commercialize new manufacturing capabilities.
This role can be based in Arden Hills, MN (preferred) or Virtual.
Key Focus Areas:
- Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory Leadership - Strong Collaboration and Partnership with other key members of the quality team
- Quality and Food Safety Systems Development and Implementation
- Regulatory and Customer Readiness
- Laboratory and Testing Plan Development
- Support of Hygienic Design, Commissioning, and Validations of all new equipment and processes.
- Support Master Sanitation Implementation and Training
- Training, Education, and Team Building
- Large focus on details, communication, and reporting to senior leadership in order to streamline decision making and maintenance of timelines. Must be highly meticulous, precise and analytical.
- Others as required by business needs
Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 7+years of experience in dairy, food manufacturing, quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience implementing quality systems in manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of: HACCP, Preventive Controls, Environmental Monitoring Programs, Sanitary/Hygienic Design. Regulatory inspections and compliance, Dairy manufacturing operations, demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience with major capital projects, plant expansions, or new facility start-ups. PCQI certification.
- Experience supporting FDA and state regulatory inspections.
- Experience with laboratory setup and analytical testing programs.
- Knowledge of dry dairy processing and milk powder manufacturing along with butter processing and manufacturing.
Travel and Other Requirements: This role will have approximately 50-70% travel. Travel will be highly dictated by project type, project location(s), and timeline demand. Travel will be fully in the US. Some working hours may be during off shifts depending on timeline demand and project deliverables. Candidate will need to be flexible in working hours and travel. This role will have a working environment that is a mix of office setting, manufacturing environment, and construction environment - associate must be comfortable in all these settings.
Salary Range: $93,360 - $140,040 . In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
The Quality, Food Safety & Sanitation Program Manager is responsible for leading all Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulatory, and Sanitation activities associated with the implementation of new processing technology across multiple dairy manufacturing facilities. This role serves as the primary quality and regulatory representative for a multi-year capital project, partnering with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Manufacturing, and external regulatory agencies to ensure new equipment, processes, and products are designed, validated, and launched in compliance with food safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. The position is accountable for developing and implementing quality systems, sanitation programs, regulatory compliance strategies, environmental monitoring requirements, testing programs, and customer readiness processes necessary to successfully commission and commercialize new manufacturing capabilities.
This role can be based in Arden Hills, MN (preferred) or Virtual.
Key Focus Areas:
- Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory Leadership - Strong Collaboration and Partnership with other key members of the quality team
- Quality and Food Safety Systems Development and Implementation
- Regulatory and Customer Readiness
- Laboratory and Testing Plan Development
- Support of Hygienic Design, Commissioning, and Validations of all new equipment and processes.
- Support Master Sanitation Implementation and Training
- Training, Education, and Team Building
- Large focus on details, communication, and reporting to senior leadership in order to streamline decision making and maintenance of timelines. Must be highly meticulous, precise and analytical.
- Others as required by business needs
Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 7+years of experience in dairy, food manufacturing, quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience implementing quality systems in manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of: HACCP, Preventive Controls, Environmental Monitoring Programs, Sanitary/Hygienic Design. Regulatory inspections and compliance, Dairy manufacturing operations, demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience with major capital projects, plant expansions, or new facility start-ups. PCQI certification.
- Experience supporting FDA and state regulatory inspections.
- Experience with laboratory setup and analytical testing programs.
- Knowledge of dry dairy processing and milk powder manufacturing along with butter processing and manufacturing.
Travel and Other Requirements: This role will have approximately 50-70% travel. Travel will be highly dictated by project type, project location(s), and timeline demand. Travel will be fully in the US. Some working hours may be during off shifts depending on timeline demand and project deliverables. Candidate will need to be flexible in working hours and travel. This role will have a working environment that is a mix of office setting, manufacturing environment, and construction environment - associate must be comfortable in all these settings.
Salary Range: $93,360 - $140,040 . In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
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The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional credential required or strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards and Minnesota OSHA compliance
- Minimum five years of hands-on safety management experience in manufacturing, construction, or healthcare
- Proven ability to lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs
- Strong written communication skills for regulatory reporting and training documentation
Safety Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Minnesota?
Most safety manager roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or industrial hygiene, combined with field experience and a recognized credential. Minnesota operates its own OSHA-approved State Plan program through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, so familiarity with state-specific standards is expected. Earning the Associate Safety Professional designation first, then advancing to Certified Safety Professional through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, is the most common credentialing path Minnesota employers recognize.
How much do safety managers make in Minnesota?
Safety managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $96,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,990 for the lowest 10% to over $129,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Minnesota?
Minnesota safety manager roles are posted by Mortenson Construction, Gilbane, and B&B Concrete and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's mix of large manufacturers, major healthcare systems, and active construction contractors keeps demand for qualified safety managers steady throughout the year.
Which Minnesota cities have the most safety manager jobs?
Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and Minnesota have the most safety manager openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share of postings, anchored by corporate headquarters, major hospital networks, and a dense concentration of manufacturing and construction activity, while Duluth and Rochester generate consistent openings through their port and healthcare sectors respectively.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety management is largely an on-site discipline requiring direct observation of worksites, equipment, and personnel, so most roles require a physical presence. About 57% of safety manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be corporate EHS program manager or compliance analyst positions where policy development and reporting dominate the work rather than floor-level oversight.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a safety coordinator or safety specialist role first, often through industries that hire without prior safety titles, including manufacturing, construction, and healthcare. Large Minnesota employers such as construction contractors in the Twin Cities and health systems like Allina Health and Fairview Health Services regularly bring on safety associates and offer on-the-job mentorship. Earning the OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry card and pursuing the Associate Safety Professional credential gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants with no formal safety training.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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