Sr. Safety Manager

Vaco by Highspring; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Safety Manager in California to lead safety initiatives in a large warehouse operation. This role includes overseeing a team of safety professionals, ensuring OSHA compliance, and enhancing safety programs.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in safety management, strong knowledge of safety regulations, and excellent leadership skills. This is a critical position that plays a key role in maintaining a culture of safety and compliance within the facility.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Safety Management experience within warehouse or distribution environments.
• Experience with employee populations exceeding 2,000 employees.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facility safety programs and initiatives across a large warehouse operation.
• Develop, implement, and improve safety policies and training programs.
• Analyze safety metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Safety Management experience

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Safety Manager on behalf of a leading eCommerce and distribution organization in the Santa Fe Springs area. This position is responsible for leading all safety initiatives within a large-scale warehouse operation while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and promoting a culture of safety throughout the facility. Reporting into operational leadership, this individual will oversee a team of safety professionals and play a key role in evaluating, improving, and transforming safety programs, policies, and procedures. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands‑on safety professional who thrives in fast‑paced distribution and fulfillment environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all facility safety programs and initiatives across a large distribution and warehouse operation
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and training programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, electrical safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and Lockout/Tagout programs
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Analyze safety metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements and risk reduction
• Drive safety culture initiatives and employee engagement programs
• Evaluate existing safety programs and recommend enhancements to improve compliance and operational effectiveness
• Partner closely with leadership and operations teams to support business objectives while maintaining a safe work environment
• Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals
• Manage corrective action programs and ensure timely resolution of identified safety concerns
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reporting, and regulatory records
• Support flexible operational schedules as needed to meet business and safety requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

Required

• 7+ years of Safety Management experience within warehouse, distribution, fulfillment, logistics, or eCommerce environments
• Experience supporting large-scale operations with employee populations exceeding 2,000 employees
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements
• Extensive experience with Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, electrical safety, and forklift safety programs
• Proven ability to evaluate, improve, and transform safety policies, procedures, and programs
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, and root cause analysis
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Preferred

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
• Experience leading safety transformation initiatives within high-volume distribution or fulfillment operations

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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