Job Summary
The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering all workplace safety programs and workers’ compensation functions at Olli Salumeria. This role ensures full compliance with Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations, federal OSHA standards, and California workers’ compensation law, while building a proactive safety culture across all departments of the production facility.
Due to the combined scope of this role, all injury recordability determinations and workers’ compensation claim decisions are subject to independent review by the Director of Operations or HR leadership to ensure objectivity and regulatory compliance.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive)
Workplace Safety & Cal/OSHA Compliance - Develop, implement, and maintain the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) per Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3203
- Manage the Cal/OSHA 300 Log, 300A Annual Summary, and 301 Incident Reports with accuracy and timeliness
- Lead workplace safety inspections, hazard identification, and corrective action tracking
- Conduct and coordinate safety training: new hire orientation, lockout/tagout, forklift, chemical handling, GMP, and emergency response
- Maintain the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) library and chemical inventory program
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis for injuries, near-misses, and property damage events
- Serve as primary point of contact for Cal/OSHA inspections and all regulatory agency communications
- Facilitate safety committee meetings and maintain meeting documentation
- Manage fire safety program: extinguisher inspections, evacuation drills, and Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Identify and develop safety policies, regulations, and procedures; advise leadership on compliance issues
- Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP requirements, SOPs, and SSOPs
- Remove or mitigate biological, physical, and chemical hazards from the workplace
- Analyze incident reports, metrics, and injury case studies to drive continuous improvement
Workers’ Compensation Administration - Administer all workers’ compensation claims from first report of injury (FROI) through return-to-work
- Coordinate with the company’s insurance carrier, and legal counsel as needed
- Manage the modified duty / return-to-work program and light duty assignments in coordination with supervisors and Human Resources
- Track claim costs, open reserves, and loss runs; present findings to leadership on a quarterly basis
- Monitor medical case management and ensure timely medical treatment authorization
- Identify trends in claims data and implement proactive safety improvements based on findings
- Ensure compliance with California Labor Code, WCAB requirements, and all reporting deadlines Training & Learning Development
- Identify training needs within the organization from onboarding through the employee life cycle
- Collaborate with management to determine training needs, create curriculum, develop schedules, and facilitate sessions
- Conduct orientation programs and arrange on-the-job training for new hires
- Coordinate and monitor training enrollment, schedules, costs, and equipment
Training & Learning Development - Identify training needs within the organization from onboarding through the employee life cycle
- Collaborate with management to determine training needs, create curriculum, develop schedules, and facilitate sessions
- Conduct orientation programs and arrange on-the-job training for new hires
- Coordinate and monitor training enrollment, schedules, costs, and equipment
Qualification & Experience Requirements
Education, Training: - Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, Business, or related field
- ASP, CSP, or ARM certification preferred; OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry) required or obtained within 90 days, current First Aid/CPR/AED
Experience Required: - 5+ years of experience in an EHS, safety, or workers’ compensation role
- 3+ years in a food manufacturing or USDA/FDA-regulated production environment preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing Cal/OSHA compliance including 300 Log, IIPP, and incident investigation
- Experience administering workers’ compensation claims and working with an insurance carrier
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: - In-depth knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and California workers’ compensation law
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop solutions
- Strong organizational skills; able to create timelines, budgets, and schedules
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production environment with frequent workload changes
Language, Computer & Numeracy: - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to read and write in English required; Spanish language required to support communication across diverse teams
- Experience with LMS platforms and instructional technology a plus
- Ability to work with numerical data including units of measure, fractions, and conversions
Benefits We Offer: - Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life
- Supplemental Coverage (Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Accident)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
Pay Range : $85,000-$110,000
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.
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