Safety Manager

Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $70,000- $110,000/ Annually 
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Safety Manager reports directly to the Corporate Safety Director and will support all Safety and Health initiatives. The Safety Manager leads the design, execution, and continuous improvement of safety-related education and training across all company locations. This role ensures that all employees, from front-line to leadership, are equipped with the knowledge and skills to operate safely in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and other applicable standards. The ideal candidate blends technical safety knowledge with instructional design expertise to foster a culture of proactive learning and hazard awareness.

Safety Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes a “Safety Focused” culture throughout the company that incorporates operations, transportation, and safety.
• Operate with strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and innovative thinking skills.
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of corporate OSHA/WISHA safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Monitor safety metrics and prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for leadership review.
• Validate the effectiveness of corrective actions through follow‑up audits and performance checks
• Ensure proper PPE use procedures, lockout/tagout procedures, and equipment safety standards are in place.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Procedures.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and ensure follow-through on action items.
• Create engaging safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and monthly themes.
• Support workers’ compensation processes with documentation, investigation, and return-to-work coordination
• Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining oversight and accountability.
• Develop competency-based training paths for supervisors, leads, and new managers.
• Coach frontline leaders on hazard recognition, safety communication, and accountability.
• Provide safety coordinators with guidance, coaching, and standardized tools.
• Conduct performance evaluations and help shape development plans for the safety team.
• Manage physical security systems including access control, surveillance, alarms, and visitor management.
• Manage contractor/vendor program by being responsible for badge issuance, visitor logs, safety induction and contractor access to ensure traceability and accountability.
• Coordinating with the external security staff to ensure company needs are met.

 

• 5+ years of experience in safety or risk management role and active industry recognized certifications such as CSP, SMS, OSHA 501, etc. 
• Familiarity with OSHA, local safety regulations, security industry standards, and other regulatory standards
• Experience conducting investigations, audits, and training.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or industrial setting operations.
• Intermediate Microsoft products for correspondence, report building, and safety material production. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Must be able to assist a diverse workforce and communicate clearly with various levels of management

 

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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