Safety Manager is responsible for implementing and managing all safety-related initiatives across our organization to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. This role plays a critical part in cultivating a culture of safety by developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and programs. The Safety Manager partners closely with senior leadership to align and standardize safety practices across all business units, ensuring consistency and operational excellence. This position also serves as a key resource for safety training, incident investigation, risk assessment, and continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing workplace hazards and promoting employee well-being

SAFETY TRAINING & EDUCATION

• Design and manage the annual safety training program across business units, ensuring alignment with OSHA standards.
• Facilitate training on essential topics such as: emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention, heat illness prevention, hearing conservation, respirator use, forklift operation, fleet safety, first aid/CPR certification
• Ensure managers and supervisors are equipped to deliver safety training using standardized resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5- 10 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety and Health, Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field.
• A valid driver’s license required
• Safety professional certified through BCSP or OSHA education centers preferred.
• Deep understanding of OSHA and Cal/OSHA Regulations, waste management, environmental compliance and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to stay current with evolving safety laws and quickly integrate changes into company policies.
• Ability to travel 20-40% using company provided vehicle.
• Experience with risk assessment techniques, and loss control strategies, accident/incident investigation procedures and root cause analysis.
• Ability to design and implement safety policies, training programs, and compliance systems.
• Ability to lead safety initiatives, supervise safety, and influence a safety mindset culture.
• Strong oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills to effectively engage a multicultural workforce.
• Capable of identify, prioritize program requirements, managing multiple safety initiatives, audits, and compliance deadlines simultaneously.
• Analytical and problem-Solving skills.
• Ability to respond to incidents and emergencies with sound judgment and timely corrective actions.
• Ability to build and foster collaborative and professional relationships with internal and external clients
• Possesses basic computer knowledge (Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel).

WELL, WHAT IS THIS JOB REALLY ABOUT?

We are looking for an individual who values hard work, fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence. At Sunkist Growers, we value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information, generating ideas and creative solutions, working in teams and developing people to add value.

At Sunkist Growers, we believe that our strength and longevity is a result of the hard work and dedication from our employee’s contribution Behind our history of innovation and commitment to market leadership is a company devoted to providing continued education, excellent benefits and good working conditions. We provide all the resources you need to support your professional development, including:

• A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• 401K retirement savings plan, Match+
• Paid holiday and vacation benefits
• Internal and external training
• Educational assistance
• An open job posting system

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Sunkist Growers and its employees.
Sunkist Growers is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/M/F/V/