Plant Safety Leader | Build a Safer, Compliant Facility

J&J Snack Foods; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods is seeking a Safety Supervisor in Vernon, California, to promote a safe work environment across the facility. This role leads safety program implementation, inspects operations, investigates incidents, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in food manufacturing safety, Cal/OSHA knowledge, and the ability to partner with management to reduce risk and drive a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Workplace safety

Cal/OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Safety program administration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

J&J Snack Foods is seeking a Safety Supervisor in Vernon, California, to promote a safe work environment across the facility. This role leads safety program implementation, inspects operations, investigates incidents, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in food manufacturing safety, Cal/OSHA knowledge, and the ability to partner with management to reduce risk and drive a culture of safety.