EHS Safety Manager - San Fernando, CA

Compass Group; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking an EHS Manager to foster a strong safety culture across its manufacturing facilities. This role is critical for compliance with safety regulations and involves managing a safety team, conducting audits, and developing training programs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, significant experience in health and safety, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in implementing health and safety programs.
• Ability to conduct investigations and evaluations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and management of safety programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits.
• Lead training and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Fresh & Ready Foods

• Pay Range: 110,000.00- 120,000.00
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Job Summary

The EHS Manager is responsible for driving a strong safety culture and influencing a behavior-based safety management system within Commissary Group facilities. A mindset of continuous improvement and being results-driven is critical to the success of this role. The EHS Manager will oversee and lead the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive safety program across a section of fresh food manufacturing facilities located in one of the Commissary Group’s regions in the United States. Reporting directly to the Division President, this role will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, promote a culture of safety, and minimize workplace incidents. The EHS Manager will also be responsible for building and managing a high-performing safety team within the regional sites to support the division’s goals. The EHS Manager will work to ensure that safety assessments are thorough, consistent, and accurate.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Program Development and Oversight
• Design, implement, and continuously improve the division’s safety programs, policies, and procedures to align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Standardize safety protocols across all locations, ensuring consistency in hazard prevention and incident response practices.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and gap analyses to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Leadership and Team Building
• Recruit, train, and mentor a team of safety professionals to provide site-specific support.
• Establish performance metrics and objectives for the site safety teams to ensure accountability and results.
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA, FDA, USDA, and other relevant regulations to ensure compliance across all facilities.
• Lead investigations of workplace incidents, including near-misses, injuries, and illnesses, and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Compile, analyze, and report safety performance data, presenting findings to the Division President and executive leadership team.
• Training and Employee Engagement
• Develop and implement safety training programs tailored to different roles and locations within the division.
• Foster a culture of safety by engaging employees at all levels, encouraging proactive hazard identification, and promoting safe behaviors.
• Coordinate safety committee meetings and initiatives to involve employees in continuous improvement efforts.
• Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for all regional locations, ensuring readiness for incidents such as natural disasters, chemical spills, and other emergencies.
• Conduct drills and training to prepare employees and leaders for potential crises.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in implementing a variety of occupational health and safety programs.
• Ability to conduct investigations and evaluations and evaluating cost and risk factors.
• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules and regulations.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel 60%
• Ability to work well with internal and external business partners.
  
  

Associates at Fresh & Ready Foods are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh and Ready Foods maintains a drug-free workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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