Sr. Safety Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Senior Safety Manager for a leading eCommerce organization in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This role involves leading all safety initiatives in a large-scale warehouse operation, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, and fostering a safety culture in the facility.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of Safety Management experience, be bilingual in Spanish, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Key responsibilities include overseeing safety programs, conducting audits, and mentoring a team of safety professionals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Safety Management experience in warehouse or eCommerce environments.
• Experience supporting operations with over 2,000 employees.
• Proven ability to evaluate and transform safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility safety programs across a distribution operation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and conduct audits.
• Manage a team of safety professionals and engage employees.

Skills

Safety Management

Bilingual Spanish

Compliance with OSHA Regulations

Leadership and Communication Skills

Job description

Senior Safety Manager

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA (Onsite)
Pay: $115,000-$120,000 DOE

Overview

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
• Bilingual Spanish required
• 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
• Previous experience managing direct reports