Director of Safety Programs/PSM Programs

Foster Farms•Livingston, CA

3d•$129,850 - $164,325

About The Position

Lead, develop, and oversee the company’s comprehensive safety programs—including occupational health and safety, process safety management (PSM), risk management planning (RMP), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) compliance. Execute a strategic safety vision to maintain a safe, productive workplace, control regulatory risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Provide expert guidance, analytical evaluation, and leadership for all safety initiatives across manufacturing and other company facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial health, engineering, science, business, or a related field.
Minimum five-seven years of progressive experience in developing, implementing, and auditing safety and regulatory compliance programs (PSM, RMP, LDEQ, CalARP, DHS 6 CFR Part 27).
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.
Certified Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Instructor (CA-OES CSTI) or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
Demonstrated experience in process hazard analysis (PHA), emergency response planning and training, and compliance audits.
Technical expertise in ammonia refrigeration systems, including mechanical integrity and preventive maintenance.
In-depth knowledge of hazard communication, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and respiratory protection.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems (e.g., Origami), including database design and customization.
Strong oral and written communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.
Willingness to travel 25%–50% of the time; valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight as required.
Ability and qualifications to obtain CVI clearance for DHS programs.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of corporate health, safety, and process safety programs, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations (Cal/OSHA, Fed/OSHA, WISHA, EPA RMP, LDEQ, CalARP, UFC, DHS 6 CFR Part 27).
Oversee and direct PSM, RMP, CalARP, and DHS compliance efforts, including timely submission of required documentation and updates.
Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert and internal consultant on health, safety, and process safety issues, supporting maintenance and engineering teams.
Manage and conduct safety and process safety audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and analytical loss studies; communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
Design, coordinate, and deliver site-specific training, including emergency response and hazardous materials responder programs; maintain required instructor certifications.
Supervise and develop a team of safety professionals, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations to ensure effective program implementation.
Oversee corporate health & safety information systems, including user training, report development, and database management.
Collaborate with project engineers to review technical designs for safety compliance and hazard control.
Prepare and submit statistical reports to regulatory agencies; participate in public relations and community awareness activities.
Actively engage in national safety committees, peer groups, and cross-functional safety initiatives.
Support the VP of Safety and assist regulatory agency representatives as needed.