Safety Supervisor

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all company EHS policies, Safe Operating Procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Supervise daily plant safety activities and support safe work practices across all departments
• Conduct routine facility inspections, hazard assessments, and behavioral safety observations
• Monitor chemical handling activities, including labeling, storage, loading, transportation, and regulatory documentation
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills
• Support and ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, where applicable
• Maintain required regulatory documentation, including OSHA logs, training records, and reports related to AQMD, CERS, DTSC, and Water Quality
• Auxiliary environmental compliance programs, including hazardous materials management, spill prevention, stormwater, and waste programs
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop and continuously improve safety procedures and operational controls
• Monitor contractor safety performance and enforce site safety requirements
• Participate in emergency response planning and serve on the site Emergency Response Team
• Track safety performance metrics and prepare reports for plant and corporate leadership
• Promote employee engagement and participation in safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Requires work in both office and industrial plant environments
• Regular exposure to manufacturing equipment, chemical processes, truck loading operations, and outdoor conditions
• Expected to maintain a visible presence in the field and actively support operations
• Ability to walk production areas and climb stairs
• Ability to conduct field inspections in industrial environments
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related field
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial operations
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, AQMD, CERS, and stormwater regulations
• Experience working with hazardous materials and chemical manufacturing processes
• OSHA 30 certification (or the ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)
• Experience conducting incident investigations and risk assessments
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems

Preferred Experience

• Experience in chemical or industrial manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of bulk liquid storage and transfer operations
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
• Emergency response and spill containment experience
• Environmental permitting and compliance program experience
• Continuous improvement methodologies (6S, Kaizen, PDCA)
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED, HAZWOPER, Forklift and Aerial Lift Trainer