Safety Manager

Safety Manager Job Summary:The Safety Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and continuously improving the organization’s health and safety programs across the Pompeian manufacturing operations. This role centralizes key safety, health, and compliance activities that are currently managed within HR and Operations, providing consistent oversight, expertise, and accountability. The Safety Manager will continue to build on the company’s existing safety culture and active programs by strengthening compliance, standardizing practices, enhance training, enhance emergency procedures, and using data to reduce risk, prevent injuries, and support operational excellence at a multi-site, multi-shift manufacturing facility. The role is on site at Pompeian HQ at 4201 Pulaski Highway in Baltimore and will report to the VP of HR.Safety Manager Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree required5+ years of safety or EHS experience in a manufacturing environment requiredIn-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations requiredExperience with ISO 45001, OSHA Star, or other safety program standards a plusExperience conducting incident investigations in a manufacturing environmentExperience in multi-shift manufacturing settingsStrong communication skills and ability to influenceStrong understanding of operations in a manufacturing environmentContinuous improvement mindset with a balance between compliance and practicalityCollaborative partnership approach and ability to lead othersProficiency in PowerPoint and Excel requiredProfessional certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST) a plusSafety Manager Pay & Perks:Starting range is 90-115K with opportunities for advancementEligible for bonus401K401K matchingHealth, Vision, Dental Insurance, 100% monthly premium funded by Pompeian for a single or familyHealth Reimbursement AccountPaid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidaysAnnual safety shoe allowancePaid time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, and Volunteer EventsEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramFree Employee Assistance Program for employees and household membersEmployee led programs for wellness, diversity, and planned community eventsEducational Assistance ProgramFamily Scholarship ProgramOpportunity to work with a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, 2026 Top Workplace in manufacturing, compensation & benefits and one of Maryland healthiest businessSafety Manager Job Responsibilities:Safety Program Leadership & StrategyOwn and administer the companywide health and safety management system across manufacturing operationsEvaluate existing safety programs and standardize best practices across sites and departmentsPartner with Operations leadership to integrate safety into production, quality, warehouse, and maintenance activitiesServe as the subject matter expert for occupational health, industrial safety, and regulatory complianceRegulatory Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with OSHA, DOT, state, federal and local safety regulationsLead internal inspections, regulatory inspections, and auditsConduct job hazard analyses and risk assessmentsTrack corrective actions and ensure closureIncident Management & PreventionLead injury, near‑miss, and incident investigationsIdentify root causes and implement preventive actionsCoordinate workers’ compensation with HRTrack and analyze safety performance metricsPrepare & submit accident reports in accordance with applicable regulatory requirementsTraining & Employee EngagementDevelop and deliver safety training programsSupport supervisor accountability for safety performanceLead safety committees and employee engagement initiativesPromote a proactive safety reporting cultureCelebrating safety successesCollaboration with HR & OperationsPartner with HR on workers’ compensation, return‑to‑work, and training documentationPartner with Operations on equipment safety, LOTO, CAPEX projects and contractor safetyLead annual hearing testing, safety shoe allowance, and Industrial hygiene testingData, Reporting, & Continuous ImprovementMaintain OSHA logs. KPIs, and safety documentationPrepare dashboards, leadership reports and establish new processes as neededIdentify trends and recommend risk reduction initiativesGeneralAligning with company mission, goals and valuesEnsure all environmental projects comply with company goalsPerform all other duties and tasks assigned"I have been employed with Pompeian for 5 years, working with the Olive Oil People connects me to a tradition that goes backgenerations, from harvesting to bottling, and there is pride in every step of producing high-quality olive oil"Demetric, Line Leader - ProductionAbout us: The Olive Oil People – is America’s largest national brand of olive oil, bestselling vinegars and a variety of cooking sprays. Farmer owned and Baltimore based since 1906, Pompeian is a family of olive farmers and olive oil craftsmen whose passion, expertise and dedication bring the best-tasting, highest-quality olive oils to kitchens everywhere. Upholding the highest quality standards, Pompeian conducts daily testing through our in-house quality assurance team in the state-of-the-art Pompeian Quality Control and Research & Development Center ensuring each bottle is always at peak freshness. Inspired by heritage and tradition, Pompeian products are rooted in authenticity and crafted for quality and great taste. To learn more about Pompeian please visit Pompeian.com and LinkedIn #J-18808-Ljbffr Pompeian Inc