Location: Orange, CA
Job Overview
The Manufacturing Safety Manager is responsible for developing, directing, and implementing safety programs to ensure a secure and compliant working environment. This role acts as a technical resource, supporting management and employees in minimizing occupational health and safety risks, environmental impacts, and unsafe work practices. The ideal candidate will proactively foster a strong safety culture through risk assessments, compliance measures, and continuous improvement of safety systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety Program Development: Create, implement, and maintain comprehensive EH&S policies and procedures to comply with OSHA, EPA, and other local regulations.
- Training and Guidance: Design and deliver training programs for all employees on environmental health, safety protocols, and risk management. Provide ongoing guidance to management on EH&S matters.
- Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact with federal, state, and local environmental and safety agencies. Ensure timely submission of all reports and compliance documentation.
- Incident Investigation and Risk Mitigation: Conduct thorough investigations of workplace incidents and collaborate with HR for accurate reporting. Perform risk assessments to identify potential hazards and gaps in safety systems.
- Environmental Monitoring and Hazard Communication: Oversee environmental health data collection, including exposure to chemicals, noise, fumes, and other hazards. Manage hazardous material communication and maintain up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Minimum of four years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least two years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Experience in a heavy industrial environment is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with OSHA regulations and compliance.
- Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Proven ability to perform risk assessments, develop safety protocols, and manage an Environmental Management System (ISO experience a plus).
- Local and stable work history required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.