Work Safety Manager

CJ Foodville USA; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

CJ Foodville USA is hiring a Risk Management Team member to strategically plan, implement, and oversee environmental, health, and safety programs across our bakery production plants, warehouses, and retail locations.

The role focuses on ensuring OSHA, EPA, FDA, and DOT compliance while cultivating a proactive safety culture from the production floor to consumer contact points. Strong leadership and bilingual English/Korean skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive EHS experience with supervisory exposure.
• Experience in food manufacturing, SQF, HACCP preferred.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910), DOT, and local fire codes.
• Bilingual English and Korean preferred; ability to train and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan, implement, and oversee environmental, health and safety programs across manufacturing plants, logistics centers, and retail locations.
• Ensure 100% compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA and DOT regulations.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis (RCA), and manage workers' compensation case tracking.
• Design and deliver training, EHS audits, and corrective action plans across multi-site operations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Korean

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Job description

Risk Management Team / Work Safety (Part)

LOCATION:

6131 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA, 90620

SUMMARY

This position will strategically plan, implement, and oversee all environmental, health, and safety programs across the company’s entire supply chain, including industrial bakery production plants, logistics/distribution centers, and retail store locations. This role ensures 100% compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA (food safety intersections), and DOT regulations while cultivating a resilient, zero-incident safety culture from the manufacturing floor to the retail counter.

JOB DUTIES

• Food Plant Safety: Combustible Dust & Thermal Hazard, Ergonomics
• Logistics &Warehouse Safety: Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Fleet Safety & DOT (Department of Transportation) Compliance, Material Handling
• Retail Bakery Store Safety: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention, Burn & Cut Prevention, Emergency Action Plan (EAP) design and train retail staff
• Corporate Compliance & Administration (Cross-Sector): Regulatory Auditing (OSHA, EPA, and local health/fire department inspection, Incident Investigation (Lead root analysis. RCA) for all injuries, near-misses, and property damage, and manage Work’s Compensation claims case tracking.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 5~8 years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 2 years on managerial or supervisory role
• Industry Background: Direct experience in Food manufacturing (SQF, HACCP, Environments), logistics, or multi-unit retail / hospitality is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910), DOT compliance, and local fire codes.
• Bilingual (English and Korean), strongly preferred
• Must be able to work weekends or holidays, when necessary
• Must be proficient in English reading and writing
• Must be able to work independently
• Preferred Certificates: CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or ASP (Associate Safety Professional), OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification, HACCP or food Safety certification (a strong plus for understanding cross-contamination/sanitation safety)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & TRAVEL

• Travel: Up to 30~40% travel required to conduct site audits at regional warehouses and retail storefronts.
• Environmental: Exposure to variable environments, from noisy manufacturing floors and cold-storage distribution centers to fast-paced retail kitchens

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

About the Company:

CJ has been leading the food industry in Korea, and it is now turning to the global market with efforts to bring to the world the taste and culture of Korean food. CJ Foodville was established in the US in 2004 and currently Tous Les Jours, a Bakery brand.