Safety Specialist

Description:

About Santa Barbara Smokehouse (SBS) Santa Barbara Smokehouse is a leading food manufacturing company known for high-quality, traditional smoked salmon. We are committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and team-focused work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to operational excellence. Position Summary The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining all workplace safety programs within a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This role plays a hands-on, highly visible part in promoting a culture of safety by working directly with employees and leadership on the production floor. This is a mid-level role ideal for someone who is experienced in plant safety, enjoys coaching others, and is comfortable balancing compliance, training, and day-to-day safety operations. Key Responsibilities Safety Programs & Compliance Maintain and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with Cal/OSHA regulations Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the facility Identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions Act as a key member of the safety committee Training & Coaching Lead safety training for employees and supervisors (new hire, ongoing, and refresher training) Coach frontline employees and managers on safe work practices and accountability Reinforce a strong safety culture through daily floor presence and engagement Injury Management & Workers' Compensation Respond to and investigate workplace injuries and incidents Manage workers' compensation cases, including reporting, documentation, and follow-up Partner with HR and management on return-to-work programs and modified duty Floor Presence & Engagement Walk the production floor daily to monitor conditions, behaviors, and compliance Build relationships with employees to proactively address safety concerns Serve as a visible and approachable safety resource Continuous Improvement Track and analyze safety metrics (incidents, near-misses, trends) Recommend and implement improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance Identify and Implement continuous improvement nitiatives

Requirements:

o 3-6 years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing strongly preferred) o Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and compliance requirements o Hands-on experience managing workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims o Strong understanding of common manufacturing safety risks and controls o Proven ability to train, coach, and influence employees at all levels o Comfortable working on the production floor daily in an active, hands-on role o Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred o Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Compensation details: 90000-100000 Yearly Salary PIb1c55d35c013-25404-40525999