Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor

Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor Position Overview The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor is accountable for designing, implementing, and continuously improving workplace safety and compliance initiatives across the facility. This position serves as a key operational partner, promoting a culture centered on prevention, accountability, and regulatory compliance while ensuring safe daily operations for all employees. The role maintains a strong presence on the production floor, collaborates closely with leadership and operational teams, and drives long‑term safety performance improvements. Please note, this role is with a food manufacturing company & requires existing food manufacturing environment experience. Core Responsibilities Direct and maintain site-wide environmental, health, and safety programs in alignment with applicable regulatory standards and company objectives. Evaluate workplace activities, processes, and behaviors to identify potential hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies. Address employee safety concerns promptly and professionally while supporting a responsive internal service culture. Perform recurring safety inspections, compliance reviews, behavioral observations, and operational risk assessments; ensure corrective actions are completed effectively and on schedule. Lead investigations related to injuries, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, utilizing root cause methodologies to reduce recurrence. Analyze injury trends, safety metrics, and operational data to recommend improvements that strengthen overall workplace safety performance. Maintain and revise safety documentation including policies, safe work practices, job hazard analyses, emergency procedures, and operational guidelines. Prepare and communicate safety performance reports, KPIs, and compliance updates during operational and leadership review meetings. Partner with department managers and HR teams to support injury management programs, return‑to‑work coordination, and workers' compensation processes. Administer workers' compensation activities including documentation, claim coordination, medical follow‑up, communication with external providers, and employee support activities. Support external audits, agency inspections, and compliance reviews in coordination with site EHS leadership. Monitor PPE inventory usage, purchasing trends, and budget‑related safety supply activities. Develop and facilitate employee training programs focused on regulatory compliance, hazard awareness, and safe work practices. Participate in cross‑functional safety committees, operational meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to site‑wide operational excellence and safety culture programs through active leadership involvement. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience may be considered. Experience: Minimum of 3‑5 years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety within food manufacturing settings. Demonstrated experience supervising safety initiatives, programs, or personnel in a fast‑paced operational setting. Strong understanding of Cal/OSHA requirements, compliance standards, and safety management principles. Experience conducting incident investigations, trend analysis, and corrective action planning. Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent credentials are considered an advantage. Existing experience on large sites (250+ personnel). Key Skills Strong leadership and communication abilities Effective problem‑solving and analytical skills Ability to influence safety culture across multiple departments Experience with safety audits, compliance reporting, and training delivery Strong organizational and follow‑through capabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Combined Selection Group Ltd