Safety Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: The Safety Supervisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safety work environment throughout the facility.  This position oversees the implementation of safety programs, conducts workplace inspections, investigates incidents, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.  The Safety Supervisor partners with management and employees to reduce risk, prevent workplace injuries and foster a strong safety culture throughout the organization.   

  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

• Maintain a regular and visible presence throughout the plant to monitor workplace safety practices. 

• Conduct routine safety inspections and observations to identify unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and potential workplace hazards. 

• Immediately address safety concerns and escalate to EHS Manager and appropriate dept leadership when necessary. 

• Assist with implementation and ongoing administration of facility safety programs, policies, and procedures. 

• Support compliance with Cal/OSHA and OSHA requirements and corporate safety standards. 

• Assist with tracking KPI’s and ensuring all KPI’s are met with corporate standards 

• Conduct and document incident, injury, near-miss and property damage investigations, including identifying contributing factors and assisting with root cause analysis. 

• Assist with emergency response activities, drills, and evacuation procedures. 

• Assist with maintaining required safety records, training records, incident reports and other EHS documentation. 

• Work collaborative with all departments to resolve safety concerns. 

• Conduct periodic inspections of emergency equipment, PPE, machine guarding, walkways, exits, eyewash stations, and other safety related equipment and areas. 

• Assist with internal and external safety audits and regulatory inspections as directed by the EHS Manager 

• Assist supervisors and managers with enforcing safety policies and maintaining consistent safety expectations throughout the facility.  

• Ensure environmental documentation is completed accurately and within required timeframes. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by management  

 

COMPETENCIES:   

To perform this job successfully, the Safety Supervisor must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   

 

• Previous experience in workplace safety, preferably within a food manufacturing or manufacturing environment 

• Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and general workplace safety requirements. 

• Experience conducting workplace inspections, safety training and incident investigations 

• Ability to recognize hazards and recommend appropriate corrective action.  

• Strong skills in all forms of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach employees and work effectively with supervisors and managers. 

• Ability to work independently while escalating significant safety concerns appropriately. 

• Excellent organization and documentation skills.  

• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.   

• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.  

• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.    

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and safety, or a related field Preferred.   

• 3 or more years of safety experience in a food or industrial manufacturing environment 

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification preferred or ability to obtain certification. 

• Must have proficient computer skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint- Required  

 

Note: References to Cal/OSHA requirements in this job description apply specifically to California facilities.  

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Occasional Travel for Training