Safety Manager (Bilingual - Spanish)

Job Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering all workplace safety programs and workers’ compensation functions at Olli Salumeria. This role ensures full compliance with Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations, federal OSHA standards, and California workers’ compensation law, while building a proactive safety culture across all departments of the production facility.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) per Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3203
• Manage the Cal/OSHA 300 Log, 300A Annual Summary, and 301 Incident Reports with accuracy and timeliness
• Lead workplace safety inspections, hazard identification, and corrective action tracking
• Conduct and coordinate safety training: new hire orientation, lockout/tagout, forklift, chemical handling, GMP, and emergency response
• Maintain the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) library and chemical inventory program
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis for injuries, near-misses, and property damage events
• Serve as primary point of contact for Cal/OSHA inspections and all regulatory agency communications
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and maintain meeting documentation
• Manage fire safety program: extinguisher inspections, evacuation drills, and Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Identify and develop safety policies, regulations, and procedures; advise leadership on compliance issues
• Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP requirements, SOPs, and SSOPs
• Remove or mitigate biological, physical, and chemical hazards from the workplace
• Analyze incident reports, metrics, and injury case studies to drive continuous improvement

Workers’ Compensation Administration

• Administer all workers’ compensation claims from first report of injury (FROI) through return-to-work
• Coordinate with the company’s insurance carrier, and legal counsel as needed
• Manage the modified duty / return-to-work program and light duty assignments in coordination with supervisors and Human Resources
• Track claim costs, open reserves, and loss runs; present findings to leadership on a quarterly basis
• Monitor medical case management and ensure timely medical treatment authorization
• Identify trends in claims data and implement proactive safety improvements based on findings
• Ensure compliance with California Labor Code, WCAB requirements, and all reporting deadlines

Training & Learning Development

• Identify training needs within the organization from onboarding through the employee life cycle
• Collaborate with management to determine training needs, create curriculum, develop schedules, and facilitate sessions
• Conduct orientation programs and arrange on-the-job training for new hires
• Coordinate and monitor training enrollment, schedules, costs, and equipment

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Education, Training: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, Business, or related field
• ASP, CSP, or ARM certification preferred; OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry) required or obtained within 90 days, current First Aid/CPR/AED
• Experience Required: 5+ years of experience in an EHS, safety, or workers’ compensation role
• 3+ years in a food manufacturing or USDA/FDA-regulated production environment preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing Cal/OSHA compliance including 300 Log, IIPP, and incident investigation
• Experience administering workers’ compensation claims and working with an insurance carrier

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and California workers’ compensation law
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop solutions
• Strong organizational skills; able to create timelines, budgets, and schedules
• Able to work in a fast-paced, production environment with frequent workload changes

Language, Computer & Numeracy

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read and write in English required; Spanish language required to support communication across diverse teams
• Experience with LMS platforms and instructional technology a plus
• Experience with numerical data including units of measure, fractions, and conversions

Benefits

We Offer: Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Supplemental Coverage (Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Accident) 401(k) Retirement Plan

Pay Range

$85,000-$110,000 Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.